NSCDC trains 260 private security officers in Abuja
The NSCDC has trained 260 private security officers in Abuja, equipping them with modern skills to combat evolving threats and enhance security in the FCT. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-trains-260-private-security-officers-in-abuja/
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command recently concluded a five-day refresher training program for 260 private security operatives from 40 companies in Abuja. The training, held at the newly inaugurated FCT Command Training Ground from August 10 to 14, focused on modern security management practices.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu emphasized the importance of equipping private security personnel with the latest skills to operate effectively in a complex and technology-driven security environment. He outlined key areas of focus, including threat identification, suspicious behavior observation, access management, effective communication, emergency response, protection of critical facilities, information preservation, and collaborative efforts with relevant security agencies.
Odumosu highlighted that private security operatives are now strategic partners, often serving as the first line of early warning in many environments. He urged the graduates to remain vigilant and stressed that their professional judgment could either strengthen or undermine the security architecture of the FCT. The commandant also called for stronger public-private security partnerships, emphasizing that protecting critical infrastructure requires cooperation between government security agencies and private security companies.
He urged private security companies to prioritize the welfare, equipment, working conditions, and continuous training of their personnel. Ojealaro commended the NSCDC for promoting standardization and global best practices in the private security sector, describing the organization as a "big brother" to the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (APSPN).
He expressed optimism that the updated training curriculum would significantly impact security operations across the FCT and encouraged the graduates to apply their new knowledge in their respective workplaces to build a safer society.
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