The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding Nigeria from the menace of drug trafficking and abuse. As a paramilitary organization, NDLEA offers competitive salaries to its officers, commensurate with their ranks and responsibilities.
In this article, we’ll delve into the NDLEA salary structure, detailing the pay scales based on ranks and the grading system.
NDLEA Ranks
The NDLEA ranks encompass two main categories: Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers.
Commissioned Officers are senior leaders selected based on academic credentials, while Non-Commissioned Officers are lower-ranking personnel.
Here’s a brief overview of these ranks:
Commissioned NDLEA Officers Ranks
– Commander General of Narcotics (CGN)
– Deputy Commander General of Narcotics (DCGN)
– Assistant Commander General of Narcotics (ACGN)
– Commander of Narcotics (CN)
– Deputy Commander of Narcotics (DCN)
– Assistant Commander of Narcotics (ACN)
– Chief Superintendent of Narcotics (CSN)
– Superintendent of Narcotics (SN)
– Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics (DSN)
– Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics I (ASN)
– Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics II (ASN)
Non-Commissioned NDLEA Officers’ Ranks
– Chief Narcotic Agent (CNA)
– Senior Narcotic Agent (SNA)
– Senior Narcotic Assistant I (SNA I)
– Narcotic Agent (NA)
– Narcotic Assistant 1 (NA I)
– Narcotic Assistant (NA)
NDLEA Salary Structure
The NDLEA salary structure is guided by the Consolidated Paramilitary Pay Structure (CONPASS), which standardizes pay scales across various paramilitary organizations in Nigeria. It’s important to note that the Police Paramilitary Pay Structure governs the police force exclusively.
CONPASS Grading System
The CONPASS grading system consists of different grades, each corresponding to a specific monthly and annual salary.
Here’s a breakdown of the NDLEA monthly and annual salary scale according to CONPASS:
CONPASS Grade 1
– Monthly: N46,320
– Annual: N410,667
CONPASS Grade 2
– Monthly: N45,067
– Annual: N451,076
CONPASS Grade 3
– Monthly: N48,854
– Annual: N451,076
CONPASS Grade 4
– Monthly: N51,645
– Annual: N323,856
CONPASS Grade 5
– Monthly: N54,746
– Annual: N324,545
CONPASS Grade 6
– Monthly: N90,456
– Annual: N327,048
CONPASS Grade 7
– Monthly: N110,743
– Annual: N382,508
CONPASS Grade 8
– Monthly: N143,023
– Annual: N802,745
CONPASS Grade 9
– Monthly: N151,739
– Annual: N902,568
CONPASS Grade 10
– Monthly: N205,673
– Annual: N2,456,300
CONPASS Grade 11
– Monthly: N220,384
– Annual: N2,564,739
CONPASS Grade 12
– Monthly: N236,578
– Annual: N3,122,689
CONPASS Grade 13
– Monthly: N307,826
– Annual: N3,389,087
CONPASS Grade 14
– Monthly: N353,238
– Annual: N4,307,669
CONPASS Grade 15
– Monthly: N425,906
– Annual: N4,807,688
CONPASS Grade 16
– Monthly: N425,906
– Annual: N4,807,688
Conclusion
The NDLEA salary structure is designed to reward officers based on their ranks and responsibilities within the organization. As a paramilitary agency, NDLEA adheres to the CONPASS grading system, ensuring fair compensation across the board. Whether aspiring to be a Commissioned Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer, individuals joining NDLEA can expect competitive salaries aligned with their dedication to combating drug-related issues in Nigeria.
