Governor gives kudos to NSCDC on human faced approach to Security

...Assures of smooth takeoff of Civil Defence Training College 

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has been commended for it’s pragmatic approach to the fight against Insecurity in Nigeria.

The Executive Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sanni Bello gave the commendation when he visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, in his office in Abuja.

Governor Bello noted that since the assumption of office of Audi, programmes and policies of the Corps towards solving the nation’s security challenges have received a facelift.

“We are aware of the deteriorating state of Insecurity in the nation; hence all hands must be on deck, the political class, government and individuals must support the security operatives by providing necessary logistics to enhance their operations” he said.

Extending his congratulatory message to the Commandant General on his recent appointment by Mr President, Governor Abubakar restated the cooperation of the state to the corps.

To this end, the governor reassured that the State Government has made available an expanse of land and other temporary facilities for the smooth takeoff of Civil Defence Training College at Kotangora which is currently awaiting Inspection and subsequent possession by the Corps.

Welcoming his guest, the NSCDC CG shielded more light on the three mandates of the Corps which centers on Safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, Disaster management as well as Training, Supervision and Monitoring of Private Guard Companies. He also reiterated on deployment of over 7,000 Specially trained Agro Rangers Squad with the responsibility of securing farmers and the Agro Allied Industries across the nation.

In a release made available to Nation Update, signed by DCC Olusola Odumosu,Director of Public Relations, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, Dr Audi highlighted the style being adopted by of terrorists in their attack in Nigeria today defined as asymetric warfare which is said to be different from the conventional war the nation is used to, but could be won if the battle is taken directly to the enemies camp; stressing that the NSCDC is fully ready to collaborate with other stakeholders in tackling Insecurity across board.

He appealed to the federal government for the recruitment of more personnel into the NSCDC as this would enhance her operational efficiency and security coverage.