The State Commandant, Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, Ebonyi State Command, Dr Elijah Etim Willie has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of his officers and men on field operation during the just concluded senatorial re-run election for Ebonyi South, in the State.
Debriefing the officers on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Commandant Willie said he was happy that the officers acquitted themselves creditably, complementing it with a recovery of a pistol from one of election’s thugs.
He nevertheless expressed regret that the felon was not apprehended. Speaking further, the Commandant acknowledged that many officers have demonstrated enough zeal to work; “I’m impressed, many of you are seriously taking a redress: for others yet to fall to shape we shall encourage them” he daid
Later in the day, the Commandant led his entourage to pay a courtesy visit to the State Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Augusta Obianime in her office along Enugu- Abakaliki expressway.
Commandant Willie thanked her for granting him the opportunity to meet her in formal setting; having been acquainted with her informally at government’s functions. He observed that Immigration Service and Civil Defence were children of the same parents whose major mandate was to make the state safer for the citizens. Acknowledging that their functions often overlap; he stressed the need to cover each other’s back.
We have to harp on our co-operation, as what touches one affects the other.
Commandant Willie asserted that he would not live to see any immigration personnel molested without rising up to the occasion. He solicited the immigration service to always alert his office whenever they stumble on any vandalized items in the course of their check operation
“We are the lead Agency as far as Critical National Assete and Infrastructure protection is concerned. We work in synergy and not in rivalry” he said
In a related development, Commandant Willie rounded off the day with a courtesy visit to the Director-General of Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation, EBBC, Comrade Tony Nwizi. Speaking during the visit, the State Commandant asserted that he was in Ebonyi State to bring his wealth of experience to bear in Ebonyi security architecture.
He solicited synergy from the broadcast station as being pivotal in the discharge of his duty.
According to him, aside protection of life and property, the responsibilities of NSCDC has continued to widen by the day. It is now saddled with protection of critical national assette and infrastructure.
Responding, the Director General, EBBC, Comrade Tony Nwizi warmly welcomed the Commandant to his office. He commended NSCDC for it’s outstanding performance in the discharge of duty. The media boss averred that most breakthroughs in security issues are often championed by NSCDC only for their “big brothers” to take the glory.
“Since NSCDC ventured into security business in the country, much has changed: in terms of zeal, and diligence in doing the work which has gingered other security agencies to sit up to avoid takeover from NSCDC. “And since then, you have not relented”.
Much as the DG promised to offer airtime to the command to publicize their activities, he, in the same vein solicited the Commandant to beef up his personnel deployed for guard duties at the station.