The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled an online platform to simplify the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates.
The new system, known as theDrug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), aims to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, reduce human interference, and enhance transparency in the agency’s operations.
Unveiling the platform on Tuesday in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the innovation as a “paradigm shift” in Nigeria’s anti-drug war.
Represented by the Agency’s Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, Marwa said the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda and reflects NDLEA’s commitment to leveraging technology in its twin approach of drug supply and demand reduction.
According to him, the online system replaces the cumbersome manual process of visa clearance certification, which was often plagued by delays, documentation errors, and opportunities for manipulation.
“With this launch, applicants can now complete their drug integrity tests and visa clearance applications from home, choose a convenient date, and receive verified certificates within days,” he stated.
The system also allows accredited private medical centres to collaborate with the NDLEA as testing partners, promoting efficiency and accessibility nationwide.
Marwa emphasized that the innovation also strengthens Nigeria’s reputation in global travel and security networks by preventing certificate falsification and curbing the exploitation of legitimate visa channels by drug syndicates.
He explained that the platform integrates real-time background checks and verification dashboards, ensuring every test and clearance issued is authentic and traceable across NDLEA formations nationwide.
Beyond visa-related services, the NDLEA boss noted that the platform’s drug integrity testing function will extend to tertiary institutions and organizations as part of efforts to promote early intervention and drug demand reduction.
He assured that individuals who test positive would receive professional care through the agency’s rehabilitation and counseling programs, reinforcing NDLEA’s commitment to both enforcement and compassion.
