Eulogizing the sacrifice and commitments of State Commandants, Head of Formations and Zonal Commanders in prosecution of the Corps’ mandate the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR has also appreciated well meaning Nigerians who have partnered with the Corps to enhance its productivity and fulfilment of the statutory roles and responsibility.
Dr Audi noted that most of the achievements made by the Corps and it’s operational successes hinged on credible intelligence and information volunteered by nigerians who reposed confidence in the NSCDC as a world class elite organization poised to protect all critical national assets and infrastructure and protect the lives of the citizens.
Audi said that since his assumption of duty as the third substantive Commandant General the Corps have been repositioned and reinvigorated in the discharge of its statutory mandate as enshrined in the establishment Act 2003 as amended in 2007.
He thanked the President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for providing a suitable leverage and platforms for the Corps to thrive successfully.
In his appreciation remarks the CG lauded the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for reawakening the Corps through actionable policies that have enhanced its numerous successes and achievements.
He further charged the officers and men to shun all act that denigrates the integrity and reputation of the Corps but embrace the renewed hope agenda and continue to serve with utmost loyalty and dedication to the nation.
The NSCDC Boss reassured the nation of relentless commitment to fighting crude oil theft, illegal mining activities, vandalism of government utilities and overall protection of lives and property as the Corps keep maintaining strong synergy with other security agencies to keep the nation safe from criminal minded individuals.