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NSCDC decorates 607 officers with new ranks in Ogun command
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, on Monday decorated no fewer than 607 newly-promoted corps with their new ranks.
The ceremony was held at the command’s permanent site along Kobape Road in Abeokuta.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly decorated were the officers who passed the 2020 promotion examination.
The state Commandant, Mr Hammed Abodunrin, described the 2020 figure as unprecedented in the history of the command, recalling that 209 officers passed the 2019 promotion examination.
Abodunrin said the development was “a promise kept” by the Commandant-General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, who according to Abodunrin, had promised massive promotions during his tenure.
“The new commandant-general has said that the welfare of all NSCDC personnel was paramount to him, and he has demonstrated it through his approval for this exercise in all our commands nationwide,” he said.
Abodunrin said that the promotion exercise had become necessary to appreciate the efforts of the affected officers and motivate them to perform better.
He said the decoration would enable them to carry new ranks and enhance their consciousness at taking on higher responsibilities.
The state commandant urged residents of the state to take advantage of the ongoing free public security education being provided by the agency.
He said that the best form of security “is the one provided by oneself”.
Abodunrin said the agency, in complying with the directives of the commandant-general, had organised free security education for management members of various higher institutions in the state.
“Our next target is to train three thousand secondary school teachers in the state before the end of this term.
“The training will take place at different zones, and we shall also monitor the teachers to ensure that they replicate the trainings among the students,” he said.
The commandant then acknowledged and appreciated Gov. Dapo Abiodun, for his “unprecedented support” offered to the agency.
One of the newly decorated corps, Mr Adekunle Olanipekun, who was promoted from Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) to Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC), commended the commandant-general’s commitment toward promoting the core values of the agency.
Olanipekun told NAN that he would work harder and contribute his quota to the attainment of the agency’s goals.
He called on other beneficiaries to be humble and mentor their surbodinates rather than using their new positions to oppress them. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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