Security

INEC Solicits NSCDC’s Support for Hitch-Free General Elections

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In preparation towards the 2023 general elections, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State, Dr Rahman Tella has solicited the support of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and safe atmosphere. 

Dr Tella stated this during a courtesy visit to the State Commandant of NSCDC at the command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan, Mr Michael Adaralewa at ensuring that people’s lives and properties were safe before, during and after the elections. 

Dr Tella sought the continued support of the NSCDC in the protection of INEC offices, election equipment, personnel and other materials meant for the coming general elections.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner expressed the readiness of the commission to conduct credible elections in 2023 and used the medium to sensitize the command on how the equipment meant for use during the election works.

He stated further that sensitization programmes for the electorates were already on nationwide for them to have a hitch-free exercise. 

Responding, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa commended the INEC REC for his visit and promised a strong working relationship with the commission to collectively rebirth the story of elections in Nigeria. 

He noted that the corps was ready to support INEC as it was part of national assets which was their mandate to protect. 

The NSCDC boss further assured the REC of the corps’s commitment to providing 24-hours security coverage at the commission’s office both at the state headquarters and local government areas respectively.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Nigerians need more empowerment programmes – Oyo NSCDC Boss

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has advised the federal government to embark on more empowerment programmes that will better the lives of Nigerians. 

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa gave the advice during the grand finale of a 3-day workshop organised by the Oyo State Branch of Civil Defence Officers Wives’ Association, CDOWA. 

Mr Adaralewa said though, the government was facilitating numerous training programmes for the people, more still needed to be done, especially as the nation was facing an economic meltdown to open different sources of income to the people.

He noted that the Batik and Adire making vocational training organised by CDOWA would go a long way in lifting their financial status.

The NSCDC boss stated further that, regular vocational training would discourage over-dependence on white-collar jobs.

The Chairperson of CDOWA who is also the wife of the NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Adaralewa said the workshop became imperative to assist women in order not to become a liability to their husbands and society at large. 

Mrs. Adaralewa said CDOWA was established with the mission of helping its members to give support to their husbands to enhance their efficiency in discharging their duty.

She, therefore, urged the participants to ensure proper use of the knowledge they acquired during the training. 

Contributing, Commissioner of Women Affairs, Community Development and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola said women should always see themselves as mothers of the nation.

Alhaja Olayiwola who spoke through the Deputy Director, Women Program Department, Mrs. Ibeyin Abeo urged the participants to endeavour to share the knowledge they acquired with others.

Rasheedah Makinde 

Security

Insecurity: NSCDC Commandant Calls for Synergy Among Security Agencies

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has called for synergy among Security agencies to collectively fight against insecurity bedeviling the nation.

The new NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Michael Adaralewa stated this during a courtesy visit by the management team of the Nigeria Correctional Service at its headquarters Agodi ibadan. 

Mr Aderelewa stressed further on synergy as only tool to nip crime in the bud so as to ensure a safe and peaceful society.

He stressed further that his administration have zero tolerance to vandalism, kidnapping and will make the State hot for criminals. 

Commandant Adaralewa appreciated the visit of Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service to Oyo NSCDC Command and assured him of NSCDC Command readiness to work with all Security agencies in the State to prevent sabotage. 

Controller of Correctional Service, Mr Ailewon Noel said apart from synergy, officers and men should endeavor to use their riffle to protect life and property of the citizens and not to oppress the public. 

The said the word accidental discharge by officers have claimed many innocent lives hence the need for men to always handle their weapons professionally.

He stated further by appreciating NSCDC for their support to the Correctional Service, especially during the unrest of End SARS in the Country recently. 

Rasheedat Makinde