The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on private security operatives to demonstrate high level of professionalism, discipline and strict compliance with operational guidelines in the discharge of their duties.
The charge was given by the Kano State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, during the graduation ceremony of 131 operatives from various Private Security Companies (PSCs) who completed a capacity-building training programme in Kano.
The training was organised by the NSCDC Kano State Command through its Private Guard Companies Department, in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALSPN), Kano State chapter.
Commandant Agalama explained that the programme was aimed at enhancing the competence, ethical standards and service delivery of private security personnel, in line with the Corps’ statutory responsibility of regulating and supervising private guard companies across the country.
He noted that private security operatives play a vital complementary role in protecting lives and property, stressing that their conduct must reflect professionalism, respect for human rights and effective collaboration with conventional security agencies.
“The training was designed to equip you with modern security skills, instil discipline and ensure strict adherence to operational standards. You are expected to be good ambassadors of your companies and dependable partners with statutory security agencies,” he said.
The Commandant warned against acts of indiscipline, unprofessional behaviour and abuse of office, assuring that the Corps would sanction any operative or company found to be in violation of established regulations.
He also urged the graduates to remain vigilant, law-abiding and proactive in sharing credible intelligence with relevant authorities.
Agalama reaffirmed the commitment of the NSCDC Kano State Command to sustained training, monitoring and collaboration with licensed private security companies to strengthen security across the state.
In his remarks, the Kano State Chairman of ALSPN, Dr Idris Adamu Pukuma, commended the NSCDC for organising the training and for its partnership with the association.
He disclosed that 24 out of 32 registered member companies of the association participated in the programme.
Dr Pukuma assured the Commandant of the association’s full compliance with all regulatory requirements, adding that the knowledge and skills acquired during the training would be effectively utilised by private security operatives in the state.
The ceremony featured the presentation of certificates to the graduating operatives, as well as awards of merit to the Kano State Commandant, the Head of the Private Guard Companies Department, DC Nura Karofi, and the ALSPN state chairman.
The training programme covered parade and physical drills, lectures and other practical security sessions, alongside goodwill messages from stakeholders in the private security sector.