NDLEA-Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency Past Questions and Answers
NDLEA-Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency Past Questions and Answers
Here is a compilation of Questions and Answers for the NDLEA Examinations..Get prepared Immidiately;
1.What are the visions of NDLEA
ANS– To become the most proactive and leading Drug Law Enforcement Agency on the African Continent and one of the best in the world through the provision of effective and efficient services to Nigerians by cutting off the supply of illicit drugs, reducing the demand for illicit drugs and other substances of abuse, tracing and recovering drug -related proceeds and contributing to the creation and maintenance of an enviable image for the Nation throughout the world.
2. Who is the current Chairman of NDLEA
ANS– The Chairman/Chief executive of NDLEA is Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah rtd
3. What are the key Job specifications of the Directorate of Asset and Financial investigation
ANS-
- The enforcement functions, which entail the detection and investigation of drug related money laundering activities, as well as the tracing, and investigation of suspected proceeds of illicit drugs to facilitate confiscation as empowered by both the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (NDLEA ACT CAP N30 LFN 2004) and the Money Laundering Prohibition Act (MLPA 2011). In order words the Directorate is the Anti-Money Laundering unit of the Agency.
- Providing representation for the Agency in her interaction with relevant sister law enforcement and security agencies, other government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and international organisations, so as to fashion out Nigeria’s AML policies and enforcement mechanisms that will be in line with the global efforts and standards.
- Carry out sensitization and enlightenment programmes on behalf of the Agency, for relevant stakeholders and the general public, on AML issues as they relate to drug trafficking.
4.The DIRECTORATE OF DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION in the NDLEA is responsible for?
ANS- Co-ordination of the drug demand reduction activities of the Commands to ensure standardization of professional drug demand reduction efforts.
5. The Communications Department in the NDLEA is under which department in the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency?
ANS–Directorate of Technical Services
6. The Lagos state Head office of the NDLEA IS ——-
ANS- Lagos Head Office Address –4, Shaw Road (Onilegbale Road)
Postal Address: PMB 40004, Falomo Post Office, Ikoyi, Lagos.Phone: Tel: +234-80-621-999-99
7. WHAT ARE THE
COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS?
ANS–
Cannabis
Cocaine
Methaphetamine
Alcohol
Cough Syrup with codeine
Gasoline, Aerosols (glues)
Opium
Heroin
Morphine
Amphetamine
8. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG ABUSE
ANS- PHYSICAL: brain
damage, liver damage, hypertension, excessive heartbeat, chronic bleeding,
damage to unborn babies, cancer, anemia,etc.
PSYCHOLOGICAL: sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, psychosis, craving desire,
distorted perception reduced coordination hallucination, panic attacks, etc.
SOCIAL: loss of job, family disintegration, expulsion from school, criminal offences,
stealing, assassination, rape, armed robbery, premature death , etc.
9. DOES THE NDLEA AGENCY HAVE REHABILITATION CENTERS?
ANS–YES
10.List 5 Communications Device commonly used by the NDLEA
ANS–
- Radios,
- Walkie Talkies,
- Telephone lines, and
- Satellite/TV facilities.
10. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR DRUG ABUSE?
ANS– Many reasons have
been abduced to drug abuse. Some of the common predisposing factors in Nigeria
are:
• Social pathologies such as unemployment and parental deprivation
• Emotional and psychological stresses such as anxiety, frustration, economic
depression
• Peer group pressure characterized by the desire to be accepted among friends
or in social circles
• The desire to achieve success in a competitive world; and
• Warped (materialistic ) value system in the society such as the crave to get
rich quickly.
11.What are the REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION(NGO ?
ans–> Membership of
not less than 10(Ten) people
• It must have a constitution
• Permanent structure/fixed address
• Well-equipped internet facilities
• Web site address
• Must be registered with the network of NGO’s Drug Demand Reduction
• Cooperate affairs commission (CAC) registration
• Other areas of specialization apart from Drug Demand Reduction
• Patrons (sponsors) board member
• Past events in Drug Demand Reduction
• Age of the organization
12. WHAT ARE GATEWAY DRUGS
ANS– Gateway drugs are substances people tend to try first when they start using drugs. These three substances are gateway drugs: Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana.
13. WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION
ANS– Addiction is the physical or mental “need” for a drug. The process of becoming addicted is usually slow.for example, it can take weeks, months, and even years to become “hooked” on the nicotine in cigarettes. But once a person is addicted, getting and using the drug becomes a very important part of his/her life. Once a person is addicted to one drug, it is easier to become addicted to other drugs.
14.. WHY SHOULD I BE
CONCERNED ABOUT THE GATEWAYDRUGS
ANS– Gateway drugs are the most commonly used, easiest to get and seemly
harmless of all drugs. The pressure to try them is great. You should be
concerned about them precisely because they are so popular and seem so
harmless. In reality, they have many hidden dangers including addiction,
physical illness and mental problems. Once a person is addicted, quitting the
drug addiction keeps getting harder. That is why the sooner a person stops; the
easier it is to beat the addiction.
16.. WHY DO YOUNG KIDS USE INHALANTS
ANS– Young kids use inhalants because they are cheap and easy to get. They
also use inhalants for the following reasons:
• To satisfy curiosity about the substan0ce’s effects
• To experience the changes in perception caused by using inhalants
• To gain recognition and acceptance from peers
• To rebel against or challenge parents or society
17..WHAT IS THE FULL MEANING OF NDCMP
ANS- NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL MASTER PLAN
18.. Is the NDCMP 2015-2019 the first Master plan for the country?
ANS– NO
19.. The first NDCMP was published In what year?
ANS.. 1999
20. In what year was the second edition of NDCMP published?
ANS>> 2008.
21.. What does the Availability, Access and control of Narcotics and
Psychotropic Substances for Medical and Scientific Purposes Pillar stand for?
ANS– This strategic pillar focuses on activities that will strengthen
regulatory mechanisms, develop national guidelines for health professionals and
aims to improve collaboration between regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
This strategic pillar consists of the following themes;
• Estimation and Quantification
• Distribution
• Dispensing and Rational Use
• Control and Access
22.. What does the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Strategic Pillar stand for?
ANS– This strategic pillar aims at expanding and improving drug treatment
and care services as well changing public attitudes to reduce stigmatization
associated with drug use and abuse.
Additionally, it promotes the delivery of evidence-based drug prevention
programmes aimed at reducing the likelihood of young people getting initiated
into drug use. Also, this pillar outlines activities that will strengthen the
coordination of drugs and HIV and AIDS control.
23.. The DDR strategic pillar has four themes, namely ?
ANS.. Sensitization, Advocacy and prevention
Treatment and Continuing Care
Drug Use and HIV and AIDs platform
National Drug Monitoring System
24.WHAT IS THE FULL MEANING OF DDR?
ANS..> DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION
25. ARE THERE PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND TO DRUG DEPENDENT PERSONS AT THE CENTERS?
ANS–> YES
