Commandant Edwin Osuala is the new boss of the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Osuala took over the command as the 15th substantive State Commandant from Comdt. Chikere Isidore, who has been redeployed to NSCDC Zone E, Zonal Headquarters Owerri, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria.
The new boss assured the Anambra residents of adequate security, promising to ensure that every officer discharges his duty with the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
“I want to commend the outgoing Commandant for his remarkable achievements while he piloted the affairs of the Command. He has done his best, we will build on what he has done, consolidate on it and make necessary adjustments. I look forward to working as a team with all of you to give the people of Anambra the very best in the discharge of our duties,” he said.
While handing over, the out-gone State Commandant, Isidore Chikere thanked Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of NSCDC for allowing him to serve as the 14th State Commandant.
He expressed satisfaction with the support received from the CG, his management team and all officers and men which enabled him to record the modest successes attributed to the command.
“I must put on record that the successes recorded during my stay here were a collective effort of all the officers and men. I appreciate the level of commitment and zeal exhibited by all the personnel. I, therefore, admonish you to extend the same support and cooperation to the new Commandant. I do not doubt that he has what it takes to deliver at the highest standard,” Chikere stated.
He further called on the populace to extend the support and goodwill he enjoyed to his successor to enable him to deliver optimum and quality service to the people of Anambra State.
High points of the handing and taking over ceremony were the signing of documents, presentation of the Service Flag, inspection of guards, and group photograph.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
