Civil Defence Collaborates With Navy To Protect Critical National Assets

The new Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State, Mr Edwin Osuala has stated the command’s resolve to strengthen collaboration with the Nigerian Navy in the protection of critical national assets, fight against illegal oil dealings and vandalism, amongst others to achieve its objectives in the state.

In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Okadigbo Edwin, Commandant Osuala made the declaration when he visited Navy Captain (NN) Godfrey Osuobeni, the Naval Commander, Nigerian Navy Outpost Onitsha, Anambra state.

According to him, the visit was premised on the need for NSCDC as the lead Agency in charge of the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure to cement the long-term existing relationship with the Nigerian Navy which he affirmed remains a critical partner in the fight against illegal dealings in petroleum products.

“I am here to seek for your support in our desire as the lead agency saddled with the responsibility to protect oil pipelines and other critical national assets and infrastructure from vandalism. But I may not be able to do it alone if I don’t bring other services on board to work in tandem with our mandate; that is why am here to align forces with you” he said.

Commandant Osuala emphasized NSCDC’s determination to rid the nooks and crannies of the state of crimes in collaboration with other sister security agencies through sharing of intelligence, joint operations and capacity building for effective results.

On his part, Capt. Osuobeni highlighted the need for stronger synergy among security agencies in the war against criminals sabotaging the nation’s economy through illegal petroleum bunkering.

Pledging his support, he said, “Nigerian Navy will continue to work with you to stop all criminals and economic saboteurs from attacking the country’s critical infrastructure.”

While wishing the new NSCDC State helmsman well in his new assignment, Osuobeni commended him for the visit with assurances of the Naval Outpost to close rank with the NSCDC on operational support, logistics and other areas to enhance its operations.

Emmanuel Ukoh