Acting Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Hilary Madu, has urged personnel to be more professional and remain dedicated in the discharge of their duties, to ensure the protection of lives and property of citizens.
Madu gave the charge during a courtesy visit to the Corps’ Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, on Friday, in Abuja.
The acting Commandant-General, in a statement signed by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Odumosu, advised officers and men to uphold the constitutional mandate of the corps.
Madu further urged them to redouble their efforts in the discharge of their duties, to justify their pay and to also be at the forefront of enforcing the COVID-19 safety protocols in the country.
Madu also noted that the Federal Government had ordered the corps to arrest and sanction all defaulters of the COVID-19 safety protocols in the country.
In his remarks, the FCT Commandant of the corps, Mr. Mathias Ohiemi, lauded the acting Commandant-General for the visit, adding that the divisional officers of Kubwa and Pyakasa were always at their best in the discharge of their duties.
Madu presented the two divisions with two operational Nissan pick-up vehicles and motorcycles aimed at enhancing their operations. (NAN)