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Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has appointed a new Commander for the Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre.

The new Commander of the Centre is Ahmed Abodunrin.

He takes over from Commander Tersoo Shaapera who has been redeployed to another unit.

The Public Relations Officer of the Corps,  Babawale Afolabi said in a statement that the change of guard has become necessary as “the primary and Post-Primary Schools are set to resume in continuation with the academic calendar, and a kind of strategic reorganisation needed to boost operations of the centre.”

He said: “The NSCDC as a lead agency in the protection of critical national assets and Infrastructure with schools inclusive, hosts the Federal Government’s National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) which is the first of its kind in the implementation of the Safe Schools implementation project.”

He explained that the Centre located at the National Headquarters of the NSCDC in Abuja serves to coordinate state centres so far established among the 36 States of the federation.

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Afolabi said the Centre was established in February 2023 to enhance the security of schools and host communities to coordinate security agencies and other critical stakeholders by receiving and referring complaints and maintaining emergency hotlines.

According to him, several attacks on Schools have been averted in the country, especially in the North and southeast through coordination with relevant stakeholders and security agencies.

Afolabi said: “The Centre also has surveillance personnel among schools and host communities, especially at different locations, especially in places believed to be prone to attacks. The deployed operatives gather information which also leads to community engagement.

“Dr. Ahmed Abodunrin fdc, the new NSCDC Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre was born in Iresi, Osun state.

“He was a trained and accomplished journalist before he joined NSCDC as a volunteer in 1994 and rose through the ranks. Dr. Abodunrin has held various major key appointments in the NSCDC and was a former State Commandant in Ogun and Ondo states.”

The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated about 1,000 Officers of the Corps who were recently promoted by the federal government.

About 21,000 personnel and officers of the Corps were promoted across the country by the federal government out of the 29,000 who wrote promotion examinations in 2023.

They were promoted across various ranks and cadres in the Service.

The Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi had pushed for the promotion of the personnel before the Board, arguing that many of the Corps’ personnel had been stagnated for years.

But the Board, Chaired by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo approved 21,000 after their examinations.

The Managing Editor of Northern Operations of The Nation Newspaper, Alhaji Yusuf Alli, was among the dignitaries who performed the decoration of the newly promoted officers at the Headquarters of the Command at Wuse, zone 5, Abuja.

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Other dignitaries who performed decoration were the Representatives of the Commandant-General, the FCT Director of the Department of States, DSS, the Director of FCT Fire Service Command, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, FCT Command and House of Representatives members from the FCT.

Alhaji Alli urged the beneficiaries to appreciate their promotion by re-dedicating themselves to the Service of the country, saying the promotion should be followed immediately with more hard work.

The Commandant of the FCT Command, Olusola Odumosu in his remarks commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Commandant-General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi for the massive promotion under the present dispensation.

Odumosu urged the newly decorated personnel to be diligent while discharging their duties.

He said those who could not benefit from the exercise should not lose hope as the authorities are already aware of the need to clear the backlogs of promotion which the Commandant-General had made a cardinal point of his welfare policy in the Service.

Five senior Officers were promoted from Assistant Commandant to Deputy Commandant in the FCT Command, while over 20 Officers were promoted from Chief Superintendents of the Corps to Assistant Commandants. 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 25,000 of its personnel to ensure the protection of lives, properties and critical infrastructure across the nation during the yuletide season.

The Commandant General of the NSCDC Dr Ahmed Audi  directed all the Assistant Commandant General and the Commandant of the Corps in Charge of the zonal and state commands to comply with the directive. 

He said it was imperative to ensure strategic and adequate deployment of personnel to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebrations during the Christmas and New Year festive period. 

The CG,  in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, called for the implementation of comprehensive operational strategies, and robust and elaborate security arrangements throughout the country. 

He said attentioned should be on the areas of core mandate of the Corps especially with massive deployment of armed personnel to all the locations of government critical infrastructure and national assets such as oil pipelines, electrical installations, airports, railway stations, and other government buildings.

He said: “The Safe School Initiative Project will not be left out with the special Rapid Response Squad and the Female Squad will continue with their round-the-clock protection of the schools nationwide, 

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“Other strategic officers such as the intelligent operatives, Agro Rangers Personnel, CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, Anti Vandal operatives the Rapid Response Squad among others will also be properly deployed to the flash points and black spots, recreational centres, markets, and places of worship,. 

“The CG has however charged the senior officers to ensure that personnel deployed are adequately supervised for utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties. 

“The officers have also been warned to carry out their assigned duties with the utmost professionalism and adhere strictly to the rule of engagement as any officer found wanting will be properly defaulted.

“The CG appealed to the officers on duty to Intensify the collaboration with other security agencies to ensure hitch-free celebrations. 

“Audi however charged the general public to be law abiding and security conscious as well as to support security personnel by reporting any criminal activities and elements promptly.” 

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra state command, has promoted its spokesperson, DSC Okadigbo Edwin to the next rank of Superintendent of Corps.

Okadigbo was decorated with his new rank alongside 200 other newly-promoted officers of the command who benefitted from the 2023 promotion recently released by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). 

Performing the decorating ceremony at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, on behalf of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, State Commandant, Mr Edwin Osuala described their promotion as well deserved and reward for dedication and commitment to duties.

Osuala congratulated the newly promoted officers, urging them to consider their new status as a challenge to do more with a call to remain loyal, dedicated, and committed to the service of protecting people’s lives and property of citizens.  

He said: “I want to congratulate you on your deserving elevation to the next rank. This is a testimony to your dedication, hard work, sacrifice and commitment to duty. 

“It is said that to whom much  is given, much is expected, therefore this promotion is a challenge to continue with your good work and even perform better. Please do not betray the trust and confidence reposed on you.” 

The command second in charge, DCC Steve Ikeorah while praying for more career success for the promoted officers, admonished them to be good ambassadors of the Corps, be honest, straightforward and loyal to constituted authority to deserve more promotions while in service. 

Responding on behalf of the promoted officers, DCC Ukaobi Prominence appreciated God in their lives to witness the memorable day. 

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He thanked Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) and the Management of Civil Defence Corps for finding them worthy of the new ranks. 

He further appreciated family members and well-wishers who honoured them with their presence, stating the avowed commitment of the promotees to justify the responsibilities conferred on them by their new ranks optimally.

The decoration, witnessed by management team, promotees spouses, friends and well-wishers, saw the Command’s management team members, congratulate and further encouraged the newly promoted officers to rededicate themselves to duty and live up to expectations.

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT, Abuja Command have arrested two vandals of railway infrastructure and eleven illegal miners. 

The two railway vandals were arrested by the Operatives of the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure unit of the command for willfully vandalizing rail tracks and traffic lights in Wuye Area of the territory.

The Command in collaboration with the Nigerian Army  also arrested eleven suspects involved in illegal mining activities at Izom, a community located at the boundary of FCT and Niger State.

Parading the suspects at the Command headquarters, Wuse Zone 5 , Abuja, the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said the proactive measures taken by the Command would serve as a deterrence to other criminals within the territory.

Odumosu said: “Our effort is geared towards combating various forms of criminality, particularly vandalism of Critical National Assets and other public infrastructure, illegal mining activities and among others within the FCT.

“We will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance to vandalism and there is no plan to retreat on this mission as they must all be brought to book.

“I have vowed that there is no hiding place for evil perpetrators, so in this vein, active efforts are underway to apprehend their masterminds who are still at large.”

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According to Odumosu economic sabotage through illegal exploitation of the nation’s mineral resources not only pose serious threats to the ecosystem, but constitute grave danger to  the well-being of the host communities.

The apprehended suspects are being investigated and would be subsequently charged to court as they are currently assisting with useful information that would determine their level of culpability or affiliation with other criminal syndicates notorious for illegal mining operations within the FCT, the FCT Commandant said. 

The Commandant used the occasion to warn vandals of critical national assets such as the railways, illegal miners, one chance syndicate, scavengers, and kidnappers that such crimes activities would not be tolerated within the FCT anymore.