The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially designated Commandant Offor Kenneth Onyeso as the new State Commander for its Rivers State Command.
A native of Ogida in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Onyeso assumed office as the 27th commander of the unit on May 20, 2026.
He earned degrees in Education Administration and Accountancy from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and began his career with the NDLEA as a cadet officer on November 1, 1994.
Throughout his tenure, he has held various key positions, including Deputy State Commander in Ebonyi State and Deputy Zonal Commander for Zone 12 based in Owerri, Imo State.
In a statement released on Friday, the agency highlighted his extensive experience, professionalism, and commitment to duty as factors leading to his selection.
Upon resuming his role, Onyeso vowed to enhance the command’s effectiveness through intelligence-driven enforcement and ongoing prevention programs.
He stated, “I am dedicated to upholding the agency’s core values via robust enforcement, intelligence-led operations, and consistent public awareness and prevention campaigns.”
The new commander also called on stakeholders, traditional leaders, media outlets, and the general public to collaborate with the agency in its mission to eliminate illicit drugs and related offenses in Rivers State.