NSCDC Deploys 6,433 personnel’s for Edo Election

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 6,433 officers and men for the Edo State Governorship Election.

The Commandant General of the NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi while announcing the deployment in a statement on Wednesday, charged them to remain apolitical, act professionally and disciplined while on election duty, noting that the NSCDC has a vital role to play in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure

He stressed that the security of election materials, both sensitive and otherwise, has become very vital for the operatives before, during and after the election.

According to the statement, the NSCDC will deploy over 300 operatives each from Ondo, Delta, Kogi, Osun, Imo and Enugu Commands, with the Edo State Command having 3,626 officers on ground for the election while Rivers and Bayelsa State Commands will draft in 400 and 350 personnel respectively.

Also, 607 Special Forces would be deployed from the National Headquarters, which comprises the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, Special Female Squad, Anti Vandal Squad, Chemical Biological Radiological and Explosive Unit, while Kennel ( K9) Unit has also been mobilized for the election.

The CG was quoted to have said: “Our deployment for the Edo Governorship Election will cover all nooks and crannies, including flash points. Since we do not have a general election, we have enough personnel to deploy across Wards, Polling units, Collation centres, INEC offices and other areas.

“All Personnel deployed are to work in synergy with other security agencies to ensure a peaceful conduct of the election; the special forces and Anti vandal squad are to ensure the protection of government facilities and infrastructure with more attention paid to the identified flashpoints and volatile areas. Notably, the undercover officers have been deployed few days to the election to maintain round-the-clock surveillance and provide up-to-date intelligence report and real-time security situation from all the 18 local governments in Edo State.

“Let me use this opportunity to enjoin politicians not to heat the polity unnecessarily. You are also advised to shun all forms of violence, thuggery, snatching of ballot boxes and any other form of electoral malpractices that could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election.

“It is very vital to also warn in strong terms that parents and guardians should keep their children from being used as instruments of violence or being sponsored by desperate politicians to cause mayhem and electoral violence as those arrested would be charged accordingly in compliance with the extant laws”.

The Commandant General also directed the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Operations; DCG Philip Ayuba, to ensure overall supervision, monitoring and effective coordination of the deployed personnel before, during and after the elections

NSCDC Deploys 6,433 personnel’s for Edo Election

NSCDC Boss Says Time Has Come for Institute of Registered Administrative Managers to Assist in Building Worth Administrators

By: Michael Mike

The Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi said the time has come to enhance the influence of the Institute of Registered Administrative Managers of Nigeria and position it as a key player in the country’s public and administrative sectors, building worthy administrators

Audi, made the statement after he was decorated as the Institute’s fourth president on Tuesday. He promised to boost the body’s role in shaping national policy and governance

The new president said: “I shall work hard to explore opportunities available to uplift the standards of the Institute and also make efforts to advance the quality of service and research to enhance the knowledge and administrative competencies in our quest for excellence for members and the general public.”

Audi however called for collaboration, insisting that to achieve these goals, all members need to actively contribute their ideas to expand the Institute’s influence across both public and private sectors.

He said: “We must collectively work towards advancing the quality of service, research, and administrative competence within the Institute.”

He also stressed the importance of improving the Institute’s research and service standards, noting that this is essential to driving progress in Nigeria’s bureaucratic framework.

He appealed for teamwork, saying, “I therefore solicit your support and collaboration through your active participation and contribution of ideas and insights as we make collective efforts to achieve the objectives of this noble Institute and accomplish our shared goals.

“Being a team player, I solicit your cooperation for a combined effort to drive the change we desire, to reposition the Institute for greater relevance in national discourse, public policy, and advocacy,” the president pledged.

A member of the governing council of the institute, Ohiemero Izegaegbe, in his welcome address, expressed confidence in the new leadership, urging the Council and incoming president to leave a lasting legacy by helping the Institute achieve charter status during their tenure.

Izegaegbe said: “We plead to the current members of Council and the incoming President that they will have their names written in indelible anal of history if the Institute attain a charter status during their tenure.”

NSCDC Boss Says Time Has Come for Institute of Registered Administrative Managers to Assist in Building Worth Administrators

NIGERIAN ARMY COLLEGE OF LOGISTICS AND MANAGEMENT EMBARKS ON AFRICA STUDY TOUR 2024

By: Our Reporter

The Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM) is embarking on Africa Study Tour (AST) 2024 to Cameroon, Uganda and Ghana respectively with the students of Senior Leadership and Staff Officers Course (SLSOC) 2/2024. The tour which is expected to be from 8 – 14 September 2024 is part of an important component for students to get first-hand knowledge of the socio-economic, cultural, and political issues in the host countries and also constitutes a vital part of the College’s curriculum for the students.

The tour is designed to expose the students to the socio-economic, political, and security imperatives that are fundamental to the development of the African state, and expose them to the realities of the African environment as compared to the theoretical knowledge gained through various lectures and studies. More so, to acquaint the students with the problems and prospects that are common and peculiar to the countries visited and lastly, to allow the students to know other countries and compare notes with what is obtainable in Nigeria. The theme for the 2024 Africa Study Tour is “Enhancing National Security through Regional Cooperation for Socio-Economic Development”.

The overall Team Leader for the tour is the Commandant of the College Major General Wisdom Etuk. Similarly, the Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies NACOLM Brigadier General JIB Manjang is leading the team visiting Cameroon. More so, the Acting Director Management Leadership and Staff Studies Colonel S Julius is heading the team to Uganda, while the Acting Director Administration Colonel IM Ismaila is leading the team to Ghana.

In view of this important event, you are please requested to disseminate this information for the awareness of the general public through your reputable medium. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

NIGERIAN ARMY COLLEGE OF LOGISTICS AND MANAGEMENT EMBARKS ON AFRICA STUDY TOUR 2024