NSCDC begins N1bn headquarters upgrade, targets December completion
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has begun infrastructure projects worth over N1bn at its national headquarters in Abuja, targeting completion Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-begins-n1bn-headquarters-upgrade-targets-december-completion/
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a series of infrastructure projects valued at over N1 billion at its national headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, with the ambitious target of completing the upgrades by December. The Commandant-General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, unveiled the plans during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, as reported by the Corps’ spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi.
The projects, aimed at enhancing the headquarters' facilities and preparing the agency for effective service delivery, encompass the construction of a new entrance gate and guard post, the rehabilitation of internal access roads, and the installation of solar-powered streetlights.
Audi disclosed that all these projects were set to be completed within eight weeks and commissioned before the end of December. He emphasized that these upgrades were integral to the Corps' broader strategy of resuscitation, rejuvenation, re-engineering, and repositioning. The NSCDC boss explained that the projects were primarily funded through intervention support, not the Corps' regular budget, and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for their execution.
The Commandant-General underscored the NSCDC's pivotal role in Nigeria's internal security framework, particularly in safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure. He stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration and leveraging the professional expertise of the military to bolster the Corps' operational effectiveness.
Audi also provided a glimpse into the Corps' preparations for the upcoming Yuletide period, indicating plans for both overt and covert operations, intelligence gathering, and collaboration with other security agencies.
Looking ahead, Audi assured Nigerians that the NSCDC would maintain its commitment to supporting security efforts before, during, and after the festive period, as well as in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
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