Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja, alongside senior Customs officials.

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking has moved to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service NCS) as part of efforts to stem the flow of illicit drugs and banned pharmaceuticals into the country.

The move comes amid growing concern that the increasing inflow of illicit substances through land borders, seaports and airports has fuelled rising cases of drug abuse, particularly among young people.

During a visit to the NCS headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday,...