The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and ivil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi has assured that its operatives will continue to provide the needed schools’ security to enhance a safe teaching and learning environment in the country.
He was represented by the Assistant Commandant General in charge of Operations, ACG Philip Ayuba, He gave the assurance at a one-day stakeholders workshop organised by the Corps, with the theme, “Ensuring Schools Security For Sustainable National Development”, at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja.
The Commandant General hinted that participants were carefully selected from various MDAs who are co-stakeholders in the Safe Schools Initiative programme such as Ministries of Finance and Education, the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Nigeria Governors’ Forum among others.
He stated that the workshop will provide a forum for stakeholders to thoroughly examine the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for the purpose of validation and full national implementation.
He expressed optimism that at the end of workshop, participants will come up with a carefully and thoroughly examined SOP that will serve as a blueprint for the program’s implementation.
