NDLEA launches online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a digital platform designed to simplify its drug integrity test and visa clearance certificate processes as part of efforts to modernize operations and strengthen Nigeria’s fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
The system, known as the drug integrity test and visa e-administration system (DITViCAS), was launched on Tuesday in Abuja, where Buba Marwa, the NDLEA chairman, described the initiative as “a paradigm shift in our fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.”
Represented by the agency’s secretary, Shadrach Haruna, Marwa said the digitization aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, emphasizing that the NDLEA continues to pursue an aggressive, balanced, and technology-driven strategy focusing on drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction.
“For years, obtaining an NDLEA Visa Clearance Certificate has involved lengthy documentation, physical appearances, and verification delays. With this online portal, those bottlenecks are over,” he said.
The platform automates every step of the drug integrity test and visa clearance process, allowing applicants to register from home, choose a convenient location, and book appointments without visiting NDLEA offices. Private medical centres can also partner with the agency as accredited testing centres, making the process more flexible and accessible.
Marwa explained that the new system features e-certification and verification tools that eliminate certificate falsification, ensure transparency, and enable real-time supervision across NDLEA formations nationwide. He added that the agency’s rehabilitation and counselling centres remain open for individuals who test positive, reinforcing NDLEA’s prevention-oriented approach.
“The portal integrates sophisticated background checks, ensuring that the certificate remains a robust security instrument that safeguards Nigeria’s international reputation and prevents drug syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel channels,” he said.
According to Marwa, applicants can visit www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng to create an account, apply online, and complete drug testing or visa clearance within three to seven days, depending on circumstances.
He said the portal provides a verified, standardized, and secure platform for institutions, organisations, parents, and prospective couples to conduct drug integrity tests as part of NDLEA’s war against drug abuse (WADA) campaign.
“This is a non-judgmental pathway designed to support our national drive for demand reduction, fostering healthier communities, safer workplaces, and a more secure labour force,” Marwa added.
The NDLEA boss noted that the initiative demonstrates the Agency’s commitment to leveraging technology to tackle the evolving dynamics of drug trafficking and substance abuse.
“The war against drug abuse is one we must win for the sake of our youth, our families, and the future of our nation. With technology as our ally, we are better equipped, stronger, and more resolved than ever before,” he said.
Marwa urged stakeholders and the public to embrace and utilize the new system, describing its success as a shared national responsibility.
