NSCDC Charges Personnel on Neutrality, Professionalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
NSCDC Charges Personnel on Neutrality, Professionalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
NSCDC Charges Personnel on Neutrality, Professionalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged its personnel to uphold neutrality, discipline and professionalism in protecting Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, gave the charge while declaring open a three-day workshop for 216 officers and personnel drawn from the 36 State Commands, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 18 Zonal Commands.
Audi warned personnel against voter intimidation, abuse of citizens, abandonment of duty posts and obedience to unlawful orders, stressing that the national interest must remain paramount in the discharge of their duties.
The workshop, organised in collaboration with Alnas Consulting Limited, is themed, “Role of Security Agencies in the Conduct of the General Elections in Nigeria: Legal, Field Conduct, Supervisory and Operational Perspectives.”
In his welcome address, the Chief Responsibility Officer of Alnas Consulting Limited, Prof. Nasirdeen Usman, mni, described the NSCDC as a critical component of Nigeria’s security architecture.
He urged participants to share the knowledge gained during the workshop with other personnel to strengthen preparedness and ensure professional conduct during the elections.
The event also featured goodwill messages from representatives of the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, Controller-General of Corrections, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service and Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa, Ambassador Dr Jake Ekpelle.
The NSCDC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring peaceful elections, strengthening cooperation among security agencies and protecting the democratic rights of every Nigerian as the country prepares for the 2027 General Elections.
NSCDC Charges Personnel on Neutrality, Professionalism Ahead of 2027 Elections
