The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is pushing for mandatory drug testing for all incoming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. NDLEA Chairman, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the agency is intensifying efforts to curb drug abuse through widespread testing in universities, communities, and families. Speaking at a “Training the Trainer” programme held in Abuja on Saturday—organised in collaboration with Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries—Marwa, represented by NDLEA’s Director of Drug Demand Reduction, Mrs. Ngozi Madubuike, stressed the importance of early intervention. He noted that drug testing in NYSC orientation camps would discourage substance use and allow for timely support to those who test positive. The initiative, part of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign, seeks to reduce drug demand while empowering community leaders and religious figures to educate youths and assist families battling addiction. Already embraced by some universities and state governments, the drug testing policy is gaining momentum nationwide. NDLEA supports this effort by providing affordable test kits to schools and deploying trained personnel to conduct the screenings. Marwa also revealed the agency's broader goal of introducing drug testing across other sectors, including the public service, despite facing resistance in some quarters. “When youths are aware of drug tests at camps, they’re less likely to indulge. The aim is early help for those in need,” he said. While enforcement remains a core part of NDLEA’s work, Marwa emphasised that the agency is equally committed to education, rehabilitation, and addressing the deeper social and economic drivers of drug abuse.