NDLEA commences nationwide training of counselors on standard rehab guidelines

According to him, “key objectives of the training include harmonizing practice through uniform protocols across all State Command rehabilitation facilities; enhancing clinical proficiency to address emerging psychoactive substances and co-occurring mental health disorders; aligning the Agency’s rehabilitation practices with national and international standards; strengthening ethics, confidentiality and quality assurance; improving data management for evidence-based policymaking; promoting continuous professional development through peer review and clinical supervision; and optimizing rehabilitation outcomes by reducing inconsistencies in service delivery.

Speaking at the commencement of the phase 1 of the exercise, on Thursday, Chairman of the Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (Retd) who was represented by the Director, Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation, ACGN Bashir Ibrahim, said the training was critical to revitalizing staff morale and equipping officers with modern therapeutic tools to tackle the evolving complexities of substance use disorders, describing it as a reaffirmation of the rehabilitation pillar of the Agency’s mandate and a guarantee that clients across NDLEA facilities receive evidence-based, quality interventions.…Vows to entrench best global practices in drug demand reduction efforts By Olasunkanmi Akoni The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a comprehensive training programme for its counselors nationwide, aimed at standardizing operational protocols and strengthening clinical competencies in line with global best practices for drug demand reduction.