Rivers Lauds NSCDC’s Commitment To National Security  …Urges Recruits To Remain Focused

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for their tireless service in ensuring security at all levels.

The governor gave the commendation during the 2024 World Civil Defence Day and passing out parade of the NSCDC 2022 Regular Intakes at the Command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, last Friday.

Fubara said the vision of the founders of the NSCDC was not misplaced as the agency has sustained rigorous support to the holistic peace initiatives by the Nigerian military and Police Force in the country and Rivers State.

Fubara, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, emphasised that, while undertaking their roles of community vigilante across the State, the agency should also ensure community groups work in compliance with rules and regulations establishing them.

Fubara said: “Please, redouble your efforts in support to the military and police to ensure that oil pipelines and all national assets are protected, including metal works such as manholes and metal poles from thieves in the state.

“I know that overseeing the private security guards like community vigilantes is part of your services. Please, ensure they operate according to rules and regulations, and work hand-in-hand with established security agencies in the State.”

The governor further applauded the new recruits for their courage to accept the call to national service, and persuaded them to remain resilient as he prayed more young personnel from Rivers State also take-up the challenge to serve.

“I extol the new intakes for your courage to accept this call to national duty because we need all hands on deck to salvage the country and ensure sustainable peace and security. You have taken the right step, I urge you to continue.

“What is important in life is not where you are standing or where you are starting from but where you will get to.

“Where you will get to is not also where you are today but it is determined by who you have decided to become in your mind.

“This is determined by the efforts you are ready to invest in, both mentally and physically to transform yourself.

“There is nobody here, whether recruit or senior officers who cannot become what God has ordained you to become. I urge you to take this seriously, commit yourselves mentally and physically.

“Also, upgrade yourselves academically to fit into any position God has ordained you to occupy in life. Congratulations and happy World Civil Defence Day”, he stated.

The NSCDC Zonal Commander, Zone L, Rivers State, Aniekan Udoeyop, reiterated the commitment of the security agency to stamp out crimes and criminality in the country and ensure Nigerians are safe.

He urged the new recruits to be disciplined, exemplary, motivated and poised for maximum exploits.

“I urge you; new personnel to eschew any act that will make the Federal, State, Local governments and our benefactors regret the huge resources spent on us”, he said.

He noted that the Corps was established to protect critical national assets, champion the crusade against vandalism of piplelines/illegal oil activities, checkmate farmers-herders clashes, ensure safety of schools, disaster management, intelligence information, amongst others.

The World Civil Defence Day, 2024 themed ‘Honour Heroes and Promote Safety Skills,’ holds every March 1.

The Commander 115, NAF, Air Commodore A. H. Idris; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, Olatuji Disu; and other representatives of sister agencies also graced the occasion.