Lagos, under Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa (1996–1999), experienced a phase of military administration defined by intensified security measures and urban management reforms. . One of the most notable security initiatives of the period was “Operation Sweep,” a joint military and police task force established to combat rising cr!m£ rates across the state, particularly ar-m£d robbery and v!0lent 0ff£nc£s within the metropolis. . The administration also became popularly associated with the emergence and expansion of tricycles as an urban transport option, widely referred to as “Keke Maruwa,” a name that has since remained part of Lagos transportation culture. . On infrastructure, the period featured intervention-driven efforts such as “Operation 250 Roads,” a programme focused on the rapid rehabilitation and construction of road networks aimed at improving connectivity and easing movement across key parts of the city. . Following the return to civilian rule in 1999, Marwa transitioned from active military service, eventually retiring with the rank of Brigadier General. His post-service career has been defined by leadership in diplomacy and the private sector, notably serving as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa (2000–2003) and founding Albarka Air. . Today, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd) remains a key figure within Nigeria’s national security framework. Since January 2021, he has served as Chairman of the National Dr¥g Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Under his leadership, the agency has recorded significant operational gains, including large-scale dr¥g seizures and numerous c0nv!ctions. In November 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renewed his mandate with a second five-year term, extending his tenure at the helm of the agency until 2031. . . 🎼: Floxy Bee - Eko . . . #NigerianHistory #LagosHistory #BubaMarwa #NDLEA #90sTV - @nostalgicsound_ng