NDLEA Launches Digital Platform for Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance Certificate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a new online portal to streamline the processes of conducting drug integrity tests and issuing visa clearance certificates. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and strengthen the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria.

The platform—Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance Administration System (DITViCAS)—was unveiled during a press conference on October 21, 2025, in Abuja. Representing the NDLEA Chairman/CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the Agency’s Secretary, Shadrach Haruna, said the launch marked a major step forward in combining technology with law enforcement to improve service delivery.

“In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this system represents a significant shift—where efficiency meets enforcement, and commitment is enhanced by innovation,” Haruna stated.

Key Features of the New Portal

Haruna noted that the digital platform replaces the previously cumbersome and manual process of obtaining visa clearance certificates, which often involved long wait times, physical presence, and documentation delays. The online portal now allows:

• Remote Application: Applicants can apply for drug integrity tests and visa clearance from anywhere via www.drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng.
• Flexible Scheduling: Users can select preferred test locations and book convenient appointments.
• Instant Certificate Generation: Drug test certificates are issued immediately upon completion and result submission by NDLEA desk officers.
• Faster Visa Clearance: The visa clearance process is now completed within three days—or up to a week in exceptional cases.

Additionally, the system integrates with partner agencies for background checks and verification, helping to prevent fraud and certificate falsification. Accredited private medical centres can also participate as official test centres.

Supporting Prevention, Not Punishment

The drug integrity test, Marwa emphasized, is not a punitive measure but a preventive and supportive intervention. It is designed to identify individuals experimenting with drugs early and offer access to rehabilitation and counseling services before addiction sets in.

“This system reflects our commitment to saving lives through proactive, compassionate, and non-judgmental measures,” Haruna said. “From students in tertiary institutions to job applicants, couples, parents, and institutions, this platform provides a secure, standardized, and accessible path to ensure drug-free lives and workplaces.”

He reiterated that NDLEA’s strategy continues to focus on two key pillars: Drug Supply Reduction and Drug Demand Reduction. The digitization project is part of a broader plan to modernize the agency’s operations and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global fight against illicit drugs.

A Call for Stakeholder Support

The NDLEA boss urged all stakeholders—including schools, employers, families, and government agencies—to embrace the new system and contribute to its success.

“This digital innovation is a shared responsibility. It represents our united front in the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). With technology as our ally, we are more prepared than ever to safeguard our communities, our youth, and our nation’s future.”

The Agency affirmed that the system is already live and accessible to the public.

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