Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
The South-West Democratic Front has applauded the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for his exemplary leadership and commitment towards staff welfare.
The group said the NSCDC Commandant-General’s efforts in bringing about transparency, accountability and professionalism in the agency, has translated to enhanced revenue generation for the government.
At a press conference on Monday in Lagos, the National Coordinator of the group, Engineer Olajide Tobi, said as critical stakeholders in providing credible leadership in the country, the NSCDC boss has done tremendously well in the discharge of the organisation’s mandate.
Tobi added that from the group’s numerous interactions with stakeholders in the security sector, the NSCDC has performed creditably well in its contributions to peace and security in Nigeria.
According to him, the Corps under the leadership of Ahmed Abubakar Audi has become more responsible and efficient in the discharge of its mandates following Audi’s leadership style.
“As a responsible organisation that deals with facts and not rumours or hearsay, we can state that CG Audi needs to be commended for his hardwork, commitment and bringing sanity to the corps.
“With men like Audi, the nation is on the path of getting it right in the area of security. Therefore, there is the growing need that people like Audi should be given more opportunities to function in public offices, if we must get our security right,” he stated.
He further noted that Audi has eliminated nepotism, tribalism and favouritism as previously evident in posting of personnel to different Southern commands of the federation.
He added that Audi’s leadership also respected the Federal Character principle in the appointment, posting of State Commandants and other officers.
“There were some issues bothering the professionalism in officers discharging their duties which Audi has been able to address under his leadership and that has given the corps a new facelift in the country and the corps today is competing with their counterparts around the world.
“We should not also forget that the NSCDC boss provided capacity building for the personnel, including the roll-out of operational vehicles and equipment, repositioning of the Private Guards Security Company and licensing of about 249 new Private Guards Companies, while also ensuring synergy with other national security agencies in tackling the security challenges bedeviling the country,” Tobi added.