Devote total allegiance to safeguarding Nigeria, NSCDC Zone L Commandant charges new officers
…Says critical assets have suffered in vandals’ hands
Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt
The Assistant Commandant General in charge of Zone L, ACG James Bassey has charged the 49 newly trained officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command to devote their utmost allegiance to safeguarding the critical national assets and infrastructure of the nation.
ACG Bassey made this call while delivering a keynote address at the Passing out Parade of the newly trained officers and men at the Command Headquarters of the NSCDC in Port Harcourt.
He said that the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, “in his renewed vigour has provided avenue for personnel to thrive successfully through career progression courses, training and re-training, promotion by merit, as well as payment of all benefits and allowances as at when due, hence it becomes mandatory for all Officers to discharge their statutory duties with utmost loyalty and allegiance to the Nation.
“As I relay to you the message of the Commandant General, it is expedient that for me to drive into your hearings that the era of brutality, assault and intimidation of civilians are over. As you protect the critical national assets and infrastructure, which is our core mandate I charge you to be dedicated and totally give your allegiance to our nation because much confidence is reposed on you.The NSCDC is a paramilitary organization committed to defending the civil populace. You must not shatter the trust and hope.”
The Zonal Commander further noted that the country is losing so much as a result of illegal oil bunkering activities, therefore all hands must be on deck in combating oil theft ,which is very inimical to the nation’s economy.
Speaking at the event, the Rivers State Commandant, Michael Ogar expressed his delight in the performance of the newly trained officers who displayed their skills in stripping and assembling of Rifles, Unarmed Combat, Counter Terrorism display and most especially the Match past parade.
He commended the Instructors for taking the graduands through necessary regimental discipline in order to bring out the best in them even as they prepare for more trainings at the various Civil Defence Colleges across the Federation.
High point of the occasion was presentation of commendation letters to the best well behaved male and female trainees and the Grand Commander of the parade.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion include Government functionaries, Traditional Rulers, Service Commanders from Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Federal Fire Service, among others.
