By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
Abuja
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has issued a stern mandate to officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and commitment in the protection of Very Important Persons (VIPs).
In a press statement signed by ACC Afolabi Babawale, National Public Relations Officer, National Headquarters, Abuja on Wednesday, Prof. Audi gave this charge during his keynote address at a three-day VIP leadership and management workshop held at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. The workshop brought together state commandants, VIP commanders, and armorers from across the federation.
The CG emphasized that the mandate for VIP protection, as conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a sacred trust that must not be compromised. He warned that his administration maintains a zero tolerance policy for any form of misconduct, stating that “this administration will sanction any personnel found sabotaging the Corps’ efforts in implementing the VIP mandate”.
The workshop aimed to sharpen the tactical and administrative skills of the Corps’ leadership, with a focus on strengthening leadership capacity and management skills, improving interdepartmental coordination, and reinforcing professionalism in armory management and decision-making.
Acting Deputy Commandant General Muktar Lawal explained that the curriculum was designed to equip officers with the necessary skills to carry out their duties effectively. The CG commended the VIP National Commander, Deputy Commandant of Corps Anyor Donald, for his professionalism and loyalty, urging others to emulate his example.
The event featured goodwill messages from the Corps’ top brass, including Deputy Commandants General Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, Nnamdi Nwinyi, Pedro Awili Ideba, and Professor Tyoor Frederick Terhemba, all emphasizing the need for heightened accountability in the field.
The workshop was organized by the Directorate of Training and Manpower Development, and is seen as a strategic intervention to enhance the performance of the Corps’ leadership and ensure the effective protection of VIPs.
