March 05, (THE WILL)- The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmad Abubakar Audi, has charged newly recruited personnel of the Corps to be diligent and professional in discharging their duties.
Audi gave the charge in Sokoto State during the passing out parade of sixty-one newly recruited personnel, aimed at strengthening security in the state.
The Commandant-General, who was represented by the State Commandant, Bello Alkali Argungu, congratulated the new officers for their resilience and determination during the training.
He said the passing out parade was part of activities to celebrate the 2024 World Civil Defence Day by the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO).
“Today is unique for the fact that it is marked to commemorate Civil Defense Forces all over the globe with the theme: ‘Honor Heroes and Promote Safety Skills’,” he said, adding that the celebration also spotlighted the bravery of men and women who protected their communities during disaster, crisis and emergencies.
The Commandant General also advised the new officers to manifest the training embedded in them for the benefit of the nation and their immediate communities.
In his address, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Col. Ahmad Usman (rtd), congratulated the new personnel, encouraging them to serve with pride and vigour, stressing that his administration will always stand by them.
He further applauded the Corps for their continued efforts in ensuring that Nigeria remains peaceful.
The Governor also called for increased collaboration among security agencies to adequately tackle the insecurity in the country.
Aliyu said his administration will do everything to support security agencies to combat security challenges bedevilling the state.
He noted that, as part of his government commitment to contain insecurity, the state has recruited 2,600 security guard corps, which he said will collaborate with security agencies in the state.
He maintained that the state security guard corps would provide intelligence information to the security agencies to ease their work.
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