By Prevail Inegbenose
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sanctioned 66 personnel over various disciplinary offences, including misconduct, while confirming the approval of promotions for approximately 17,000 senior officers.
The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
Audi said the affected personnel were sanctioned following disciplinary procedures and recommendations by the Corps’ Orderly Room and Senior and Junior Officers’ Disciplinary Committees.
He explained that the offences were examined based on their nature and severity, with sanctions ranging from dismissal and reduction in rank to suspension and warning.
According to him, the disciplinary measures were subsequently ratified by the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) after its meeting.
The Commandant General said the actions demonstrated the Corps’ determination to enforce discipline, professionalism and accountability among its personnel.
On promotions, Audi confirmed that the Corps had received the list of approximately 17,000 senior officers approved for promotion, following an earlier announcement by the Ministry of Interior and the CDCFIB.
He assured that the promotion list would be made public and communicated to the affected officers in due course.
The NSCDC boss reiterated the Corps’ commitment to institutional discipline, professional excellence and improved service delivery, particularly in safeguarding lives, property and critical national assets.
