Boko Haram: NSCDC boss promises 24 hour surveillance

Against the backdrop of the activities of the Boko Haram sect in the country, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Abduallahi Gana Mohammadu, has assured of 24-hour surveillance across the country.

Mohammadu also mandated officers and men of the corps to redouble their efforts and be more proactive in tackling various security challenges associated with the last ember months.

He stated this at the opening ceremony of a one-day capacity building program organised by the Servicom Unit held at the national headquarters of the Corp.


The aim of the program is to bring together frontline staffs of the corps for the purpose of developing knowledge and skills aimed at taking the service to greater height in service delivery.

Speaking through the Acting Deputy Commandant General (Administration), Mrs. Abosede Isimi, the CG emphasised the need for personnel to continually develop themselves, re-strategise on its modus operandi and embrace sophistication in tactics and equipments.



He stressed that positive attitude to work, mental re-orientation and renewed mindset are some of the necessary requirements for excellent service delivery, adding that the Corps mandate, which include disaster and crisis management, protection of critical infrastructures and National Assets among others, could be tested at this period with no room for failure.

According to a statement issued by the NSCDC spokesman, Emmanuel Okeh, the NSCDC boss said: “The Corps must continue to provide 24 hour security for all Critical Infrastructures and National Assets such as Oil Pipelines, Transport, Telecommunications and Power equipment to make life more meaningful for citizens of Nigeria and visitors alike.”

The representative of the servicom office in the presidency, Miss Famata Gaji, who doubles as one of the resource persons, expressed satisfaction with the performance and quality of service rendered by the Corps and commended the organisation for its excellent performance.