The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command has sued for greater synergy and collaboration with the Nigerian Army.
The State Commandant of NSCDC Commander Chikere Isidore made the appeal on Wednesday during an official visit to the Commander, 302 Artillery Regiment (302 AR) Nigerian Army, Onitsha, Anambra State, Col. M. B. Abubakar.
In a speech he made at the visit, Mr Chikere said he was at the Army formation to strengthen the existing relationship between the NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. He added that he desires to explore the partnership and cooperation existing between the two security agencies.
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The State NSCDC chief thanked the Nigerian Army for their continuous support to the Corps in the area of training and retraining of personnel and promised to sustain the synergy with the military in securing the state.
Responding, the 302 AR Army Commander, Col. M B. Abubakar expressed delight with the visit of the State Commandant. He noted that in Anambra State all security agencies work as a team in dealing with security challenges.
He assured the NSCDC State Chief of his support and cooperation to record more successes.
Col. Abubakar noted that it was important NSCDC explored the training opportunities by the Army as well as sharing experiences.
The visit provided an avenue for the two commanders to exchange ideas and the best practices that will lead to the accomplishments of their respective mandates.
Emmanuel Ukoh