The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr Edwin Osuala has stated the command’s resolve to strengthen collaboration with the Nigerian Navy in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure in the state.
Osuala stated that the collaboration will also strengthen the\xa0fight against illegal oil dealings, and facility vandalism in the state.
He stated these on Wednesday when he visited the Naval Commander, Nigerian Navy Outpost in Onitsha, Navy Captain Godfrey Osuobeni.
This is according to a statement by the Public Relations Officer,\xa0NSCDC, Anambra State Command, DSC Okadigbo Edwin on Thursday.
Osuala added that the visit was premised on the need for NSCDC, as the lead agency in charge of the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, to cement the long-term existing relationship with the Nigerian Navy, which he reaffirmed remains a critical partner in the fight against illegal dealings in petroleum products.
He said, “I am here to seek your support in our desire as the lead agency saddled with the responsibility to protect oil pipelines and other critical national assets and infrastructure from vandalism. But I may not be able to do it alone if I don’t bring other services on board to work in tandem with our mandate; that is why am here to align forces with you.
“The NSCDC is determined to rid the nooks and crannies of the state of crime in collaboration with other sister security agencies through sharing of intelligence, joint operations, and capacity building\xa0 for effective results.”
Speaking, Capt. Osuobeni highlighted the need for stronger synergy among security agencies in the war against criminal-minded persons sabotaging the nation’s economy through illegal petroleum bunkering.
He said, “Nigerian Navy will continue to work with you to stop all criminals and economic saboteurs from attacking the country’s critical infrastructure.”
He assured that the Naval Outpost will close rank with the NSCDC on operational support, logistics, and other areas to enhance its operations.