ATBU Bauchi Implements Mandatory NDLEA Drug Test for Students
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has officially announced that all students—both new and returning—must undergo the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Drug Integrity Test, following a Federal Government directive on drug screening in public universities.
The directive, communicated through an internal memo signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Haj. Hadeeza Ibrahim Mailafia, makes the drug test a compulsory step in student clearance and academic registration for the 2025/2026 session.
How Students Can Complete the NDLEA Drug Test
According to the memo dated 12 December 2025, affected students are required to register through the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal at drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng You may also like to read:You may also like to read: The online platform enables students to:
- Register for the drug test
- Choose a convenient test centre and approved laboratory
- Fix an appointment
- Receive test notifications and download their drug test certificate online
Students must upload a soft copy of their NDLEA drug test certificate to the ATBU portal. Academic registration will remain incomplete until the certificate is successfully uploaded and verified.
A National Effort Against Drug Abuse
This measure forms part of a broader national effort to reduce drug abuse among students in Nigerian universities. ATBU officials have advised students to complete the registration process early to avoid delays during academic registration.
Compliance with this directive is mandatory for all ATBU students before they can engage in any academic activities for the session.
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