KatsinaTimes
The International Police Academy (IPA), a global law enforcement training institution based in New York, has appointed Deputy Commander General (DCG) Joseph Ogirima Icha of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as its Director of International Counter-Narcotics Training.
According to the IPA Executive Board, Icha’s honorary appointment recognizes his professional contributions to law enforcement, security, and academic advancement, alongside a shared commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking through training, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
A certificate of appointment, endorsed by IPA President Shuaib Adam and Executive Director/CEO Dr. Alexander Jan, confirmed Icha as an honorary Director of the Academy and a member of the UNIPOL International Police University.
DCG Icha, who currently serves as Director of Training and Manpower Development at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, has been credited with strengthening the agency’s personnel capacity through advanced training programmes, international collaborations, and reforms aligned with global best practices.
In his congratulatory message, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the appointment as “a clear testament to the professionalism, commitment and international relevance of NDLEA officers.” He added that the recognition comes at a time when Nigeria is being acknowledged globally as a strategic partner in the fight against drug trafficking.
Marwa noted that the development is “not just a personal achievement for Icha, but a collective pride for the Agency and the country,” stressing that it reflects the ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He urged Icha to use the platform to further project Nigeria’s commitment to global best practices in drug law enforcement and to promote training opportunities for officers from other nations grappling with similar challenges.
The International Police Academy has a presence in the United States, Europe and over 140 countries, where it provides advanced education and research opportunities for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and civilians.
