The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has affirmed the commitment of the Corps to its statutory core mandate in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.
Ahmed gave the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the Government House in Akure.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Monday in Akure, said that Audi equally commended Aiyedatiwa for his support for the security agencies in the state.
The NSCDC boss acknowledged Aiyedatiwa as one of the governors offering operational support to the Corps, which has strengthened the partnership between the government and security agencies in the state.
“Your Excellency, I am in Ondo State for operational activities and it is important for me to pay you a visit to appreciate all your efforts towards enhancing the security of this State.
“I can say that just like your predecessor (late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu) did, you are one of the few governors in Nigeria that we have identified as giving tremendous support for our operations.
“In doing this, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership and all we can do is to continue to support the government in providing adequate security for the people of Ondo State.
“We are here on the ground to access the situation and to further motivate our men who are working very hard.
“We are satisfied with what we have seen so far and we will continue to collaborate with the government and other security agencies to enhance the security and safety of the people and national assets domiciled in Ondo State,” he stated.
Responding, Aiyedatiwa thanked the Commandant for the visit and the efforts of the officers of the NSCDC towards fortifying the security of Ondo State.
The governor said since its establishment, the NSCDC has continued to live up to the task on internal security, especially in preventing oil theft and pipeline vandalisation.
Aiyedatiwa, who said Ondo State has had its share of security challenges in recent past, added that no State is completely immune from threats, but security agencies in the State have been up to the task.
He stressed that the recently leaked intelligence report from one security agency to another “shows that our security agencies are working together and collaborating effectively to secure our communites and our people.”
The governor promised to continue to give the needed support to the security agencies in the State as encouragement for the wonderful jobs they are doing.
