The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, ( NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi in an administrative re-shuffle for operational effectiveness, has ordered the deployment of Commandant of Corps, Olatunde A. Maku as the new Commandant in charge of Anambra State.
In a statement released and signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer,Superintendent of Corps Okadigbo Edwin, the posting follows the redeployment of Commandant Michael Ogar who earlier assumed office in December 2023 to the National Headquarters for other engagements.
Immediately after the handing and taking over ceremony on Tuesday, Mr. Maku, the 17th substantive State Commandant promised to lead by example in mobilizing the entire officers and men to serve with integrity, empathy, respect and understanding towards achieving effective crime control in the protection of life together with property of all Anambra residents.
Under his leadership, the new State Commandant said he would bring his immense experience in administration, operations and leadership to bear in consolidating and improving on the operational strategies put in place to make Anambra State a more secured state.
According to him, with the support of the state government, sister security agencies, relevant stakeholders and the general public, the NSCDC will excel in its determination to deliver on its mandate in the protection of critical national assets and Infrastructure.
Comdt. Maku was born on August 25, 1973 in Ikare – Akoko town, Akoko North – East LGA Ondo State. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc Hons) in Sociology from Ondo State University now Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti in 1995. He enlisted into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps as a Deputy Superintendent of Corps in January, 2004, he has served in various capacities and attended Courses in the line of duty.
The new NSCDC State helmsman has held many positions and served in Seven State Commands including National Headquarters Abuja.
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