The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has issued a stern directive to officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and commitment in the protection of Very Important Persons (VIPs).
Professor Audi gave the charge in his keynote address at a three-day VIP Leadership and Management Workshop held at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
The intensive training programme brought together state commandants, VIP commanders and armourers from across the federation.
The Commandant General stressed that the mandate for VIP protection, as conferred by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a sacred trust that must not be compromised, warning that his administration maintains zero tolerance for any form of misconduct.
“This administration will sanction any personnel found sabotaging the Corps’ efforts in implementing the VIP mandate,” the Commandant General said. “This responsibility must be carried out to the admiration of the government and Nigerians, to justify the confidence reposed in us.”
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The workshop, organised under the Directorate of Training and Manpower Development, is designed as a strategic intervention to sharpen the tactical and administrative skills of the Corps’ leadership.
The Acting Deputy Commandant General, Muktar Lawal, explained that the training curriculum focuses on strengthening leadership capacity and management skills, improving interdepartmental coordination, and reinforcing professionalism in armoury management and decision-making.
Professor Audi further underscored the importance of excellence by commending the VIP National Commander, Deputy Commandant of Corps Anyor Donald, for his professionalism and loyalty, urging other officers to emulate such qualities.
The event also featured goodwill messages from senior officers of the Corps, including Deputy Commandants General Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, Nnamdi Nwinyi, Pedro Awili Ideba, and Professor Tyoor Frederick Terhemba, all of whom echoed the call for heightened accountability and professionalism in the field.