By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka, Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has elevated 22 of its officers to the rank of Assistant Commandant General (ACG), a move that marks a significant milestone in their careers. The ceremony, which was attended by various security agencies, including the Federal Fire Services, Nigeria Correctional Services, Nigeria Immigration Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, and Economic and Financial Crime Commission, among others, was a testament to the Corps’ commitment to promoting excellence and professionalism.
The decoration ceremony of the elevation of the officers was done on Wednesday at the NSCDC headquarters in Abuja.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional and Immigration Services Board (CDFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jubril (Rtd), at the ceremony, charged the newly promoted ACGs to uphold integrity, diligence, and fairness in the discharge of their responsibilities. He emphasized that the promotion was a privilege, not a right, and that the officers were expected to live up to the expectations of their new roles. “To whom more is given, more is expected,” he said, urging the officers to redeem the confidence reposed in them and discharge their responsibilities without fear or favor.
The Commandant General (CG) of NSCDC, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Audi thanked Me President for creating a platform to cater for the welfare of staff in the service. He noted that the promotion was a product of hard work, commitment, and determination, and that the officers were expected to be role models and mentors. “The higher you go, the tougher it becomes, the more promotion you get, the more challenges you face,” he said, emphasizing the importance of leadership by example.
The Commandant General also used the opportunity to present five million naira worth of cheques to the next of kin of slain NSCDC personnel. This gesture was in response to providing welfare and relief towards the families of CCA Anyamele Justice and AIC Bello Bako Musa, who lost their lives in the line of duty. The presentation highlighted the Corps’ commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families.
