2024 International Civil Defence Day : Zamfara NSCDC boss loud Commandant general of the corps

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau

Zamfara State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Sani Mustapha has extolled the laudable visions of the Corps Commandant General, Dr Abubakar Ahmed Audi mni OFR as the Corps marks the 2024  International Civil Defence Day.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the spokesperson of the command Ikor Oche SC, issued to the truth newapapers in Gusau the state capital.

Commandant Sani Mustapha averred that the leadership qualities of the Commandant General is worthy of emulation. 

He noted that since his assumption of the position of the Corps Commandant General in the past three years, the Corps has witnessed a tremendous improvement and growth in leaps and bounds

Commandant Sani Mustapha said that the indefatigable Commandant General has encapsulated his visions in the five Rs which is to Revamp, Rejig, Restructure, Reposition and Rejuvenate the Corps in line with international best practices.

“2024  International Civil Defence Day Celebration's theme is Honour Hereos and Promote Safety Skills” he said

He therefore reitirated that the theme is a depict of the NSCDC contributions  to nation building, protection of critical infrastructures and the maintenance of security of which many personnel of the Corps have actually paid Supreme prices at the cause of duties. 

“Commandant Sani Mustapha refers to  them as   martyers and  true heroes who deserved to be honored in a day like this. The security consummate, Commandant Sani Mustapha called for a minute silence in honour of the Heroes  who  had gallantly paid Supreme prices at various times”

He also commiserates with the families of such fallen officers and men.

Commandant Sani Mustapha also advised the officers, men of the Corps and the general public to be vigilant and be mindful of their immediate environment, conscious of the people that come around them, observe keenly the kind of neighborhood they found themselves and say something when they see something to the appropriate authorities.

“The International Civil Defence Day Celebration was wrapped up with a ten kilometer march led by the State Commandant, Sani Mustapha creating awareness amongst the Civil populace”

A special prayer sections in both Muslim and Christian Faiths were offered for the Commandant General Dr Abubakar Ahmed Audi mni OFR as he clocks three years in office.

Meanwhile, the 2023 intakes of the Corps also had their passing out parade, he  charged them to assimilate and imbibe all the special training they have received for the past four month, urged them to jettison the civilian mentality and take up the regimentation inculcated into them.

Commandant Sani Mustapha who personally monitored the training periods of the personnel, gave  commendation letters to the most punctual, disciplined and best in weapon handling respectively.

The State Commandant Sani Mustapha also gave commendation letters for outstanding performance to the drill instructors including Deputy Commandant Aliyu Haruna the Head of Training Department in Zamfara State Command.

Seventeen trainees were rigorously trained by the State Command's Training Department in this fisrt phase of this induction training for the periods of Four months.

The highlights of the POP was a demonstration parade by the trainees and Stripling and assembly by the 2023 intakes.