By Abbanobi Eku Onyekachi
Abuja
Commandant General (CG), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has charged field commanders to exhibit a high level of professionalism while carrying out their statutory duties.
In a press release from the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, National Headquarters, Abuja, CSC Babawale Zaid Afolabi Tuesday, the CG said this in a keynote address at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja, stressing that his administration will not tolerate any conduct that denigrates the ethical values and corps’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Warning that all formations would be closely monitored and whoever violates the rules of engagement would be sanctioned, while declaring a 5-day course open said the training is targeted at enhancing leadership skills and strategic capability building for the participants.
While emphasizing that as field commanders, they must be extremely professional and exemplary while carrying out their tasks, Audi encouraged them to demonstrate the highest form of civility and respect for the fundamental human rights of citizens especially when confronted with tough situations.
The CG while restating his administration’s resolve to leverage on personnel training and retraining towards enhancing the ability of the operatives to effectively defend the statutory mandate of the agency, he applauded the overall support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards the NSCDC through the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stating that the Corps will continue to justify its existence in compliance with the federal government policies and fundamental objectives.
In a welcome address, the Assistant Commandant General (ACG) Lawal Muktar who is in charge of Training and Manpower urged the participants at the training to strive to acquire the fundamental principles of strategic thinking, situational awareness and decision-making that are essential for their performance, just as he enjoined them to actively participate to ensure they adequately obtain the techniques required in discharging their duties effectively.
The training which drew participants from all the 36 state commands and the Federal Capital Territory attracted over 200 participants.
