The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its dedication to discipline, professionalism, and accountability in carrying out its statutory duties by sanctioning 66 personnel across different ranks for offences ranging from misconduct to other disciplinary infractions.
The commandant general, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, said this during a news conference in Abuja, according to Babawale Afolabi, the national public relations officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The formal correspondence from the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) followed the meeting, according to Prof. Audi. The disciplinary sanctions include dismissal, reduction in rank, suspension, and warning.
He elaborated by saying that the impacted employees had been through the standard disciplinary processes, which included hearings in the Orderly Room and before the Disciplinary Committees of the Senior and Junior Officers, where the seriousness of the offences were discussed and punishments were suggested.
The NSCDC head said that the Board later approved the disciplinary actions, demonstrating the Corps’ determination to uphold strict discipline and professional behaviour among its members.
As previously disclosed by the Ministry of Interior and the CDCFIB, the list of around 17,000 senior officers accepted for promotion has been received by the Corps, according to Prof. Audi.
In due order, he promised to notify the officers who had been promoted and make the list public.
To fulfilll its mission of protecting people, property, and vital national assets, the Corps is dedicated to maintaining institutional discipline, achieving professional excellence, and providing better service, as stated by the Commandant General.