The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Katsina graduated two officers and 137 men out of the over 5000 it recruited in 2023.
The Passing Out Parade held on Friday at the Federal Secretariat, Katsina, coincided with the “International Civil Defence Day.”
Speaking at the event, Katsina Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda commended the new intake for successfully completing the training.
He reminded them of the
crucial role of the NSCDC in maintaining peace and security, urging, them to collaborate with other agencies to tackle the security challenges bedeviling the state.
Governor Radda who spoke through his Commissioner for Internal Security, and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, called on residents in the state to collaborate with his administration in gathering and sharing intelligence information.
He stressed that “without such cooperation, addressing the prevailing insecurity will be quite difficult.”
In his remarks at the Passing Out Parade, Jamilu Indabawa, the NSCDC Commandant in Katsina, stated, “The new officers had for the past six months undergone a series of drills; weapon handling and academic activities, guided by dedicated instructors to produce these agile, and disciplined officers, that will contribute to the security of lives and properties.”
He further disclosed that the new officers were recruited in collaboration with sister security agencies from the Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Service Boards.
The Katsina NSCDC Commandant reminded the new intakes of their role as guardians of critical national assets and infrastructure, assuring the public of the NSCDC’s preparedness to combat crime across Katsina State.
Commandant Indabawa, expressed gratitude for the support received from both the federal and state governments towards enhancing law and order in the state.
He also thanked the people of Katsina State for all the support they have been rendering to them.
Present at the event were the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, represented by ACG Babangida Abdullahi, (the Commandant, NSCDC Peace and Disaster Management Training College, Katsina.
The Emir of Katsina, HRH Abdulmumini Kabir, and his Daura counterpart, HRH Umar Faruq Umar, were also represented at the event, alongside other dignitaries.
