The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.99 billion for the procurement of 33 vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) in order to boost the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
FEC gave the approval on Tuesday at its meeting that was presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
Whilst speaking with State House correspondents shortly after the meeting, Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, said the council equally approved the purchase of firearms and ammunition worth $1.442 billion to bolster the NDLEA’s fight against drug trafficking.
The AGF disclosed that FEC approved N985 million to procure body scanners at all the country’s international airports.
“We submitted three items to the council on NDLEA,” he said.
“FEC approved the procurement of 33 Mikano motor vehicles CNG to boost the operation of NDLEA.
“Approval for NDLEA for procurement of firearms, ammunition, and counter-narcotics for the sum of $1.442 billion
“The procurement of two units of body scanners for use both at Abuja and International Airports at N985 million.”