Dr. Ahmed Audi (left) with delegation of the Arewa Youth Progressive Movement.
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has charged Nigerian youths to uphold the ‘renewed hope’ agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led administration and serve as vanguards of peace and development, championing innovations that will foster unity and progress in the country.
Audi gave the charge while hosting delegation of the Arewa Youth Progressive Movement National at the NSCDC national headquarters in Abuja..
He said that by the dynamics of the youths; their strength and vibrancy, as well as numerical strength and technological disposition, they are to be change agents and peace ambassadors wherever they find themselves.
In a communique signed by the Public Relation Officer, (PRO), of the Corps, the NSCDC boss cautioned that these same unique characteristics of the youth can he misused and by disgruntled elements to cause unrest in the country..
By the nature of your agility, you are to channel your strengths in things that will edify and not on things that will bring you shame, therefore, don’t allow yourselves to be used by any aggrieved person to cause mayhem and destroy the corporate existence of this great country, the CG said.
According to him,his administration is focused on “best understanding the power of the youths and that is why, with the approval of the federal government, the Corps has employed almost 10,000 youths in the last two years. They are to serve as policy implementers judging by their energy and zeal.”
National President, Arewa Youth Progressive Movement Ajinomoh Emmanuel-Abiodun, said that through their independent evaluation, the NSCDC has proven to be an all-inclusive paramilitary agency of government that has risen to the task of protection of national assets and Infrastructure of government.
He expressed great joy over the establishment of the NSCDC Command and Staff College in Jos, saying that it would attract more economic development in the state.
In another development, the Commandment General while hosting the Oduduwa Development Initiative, which also paid the agency a courtesy call, tasked them to use their platform to foster unity in the country.
“We as Nigerians are in one way or the other related, we should focus on things that unite us and not on things that divide us. We should be our brother’s keepers and join efforts to fight the enemy in the guise of terrorism, banditry kidnappings and all other such vices that are disturbing the peace of this country, ” he advised.
He affirmed that through community partnership and synergy amongst security agencies, laudable efforts are being made and clampdowns on criminals are also on the increase and that the present government will live up to their promises and restore optimal peace in the country..
National President of the group, Akinyele Olasunbo congratulated the CG on his numerous achievements since he took the mantle of leadership as third Substantive Commandant General, particularly in the area of recruitment which cuts across all geopolitical zones and states.
He said the Corps has distinguished itself and pledged their commitment to support the Corps through community intelligence gathering, citizen participation and Civil Society engagement to get the masses integrated into the reforms being carried out by the NSCDC..