News Investigators/ The Nigerian Army Headquarters, Garrison, has trained 174 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command on the use of modern security tools.
The one-week training exercise was themed “Enhancing Tactical Efficiency Through Modern Security Tools”.
Addressing the trainees on Monday in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Maxwell Dangana, the Garrison Commander, urged them to uphold the knowledge and skills acquired by impacting positively on society.
Represented by Garrison Training Commander, Brig.-Gen. Ndareke Orok, he admonished the personnel not to throw away the knowledge imparted, emphasising that it was packaged to soothe the NSCDC’s role in protecting lives and property.
“Knowledge not utilised will be lost, so beyond this training, utilise all you learnt here, so that the knowledge will remain with you,” he said.
In his remarks, the FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu, said that the knowledge and skills acquired in areas of radio communication, map reading and interpretation, security signs and symbols, navigation, and drone operations would significantly boost the operational capabilities of his officers.
Odumosu said that the training organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Garrison headquarters, was apt and timely in addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country.
“As facilitators and training partners, I extend my deepest appreciation for imparting your knowledge and experience to our officers and men.”
He said that the training was a proactive move to efficiently sharpen personnel skills in line with the ever-evolving dynamics of security operations.
“The threats we face today are more complex and sophisticated than ever before, requiring not only courage and commitment but also the effective deployment of modern tools, knowledge and techniques.
“The skills acquired through this training will translate into stronger surveillance capacity, quicker response and improved protection of assets vital to our economic and social wellbeing.
“The training will also promote a surge in the arrests of vandals and other criminal elements within the FCT and its environs,” he said.
He commended the 174 participants for their dedication, discipline, and resilience throughout the course, adding that they have demonstrated readiness to adapt to new challenges and embrace innovation in service delivery.
He urged them to be worthy ambassadors of this Command by exhibiting discipline, excellence, and tactical operational efficiency in winning the trust of Nigerians and bringing to an end the menace of vandalism of public Infrastructure in the FCT.
“You are now custodians of specialised knowledge and it is expected that you apply it with professionalism, discipline, and a strong sense of duty,” Odumosu said.
The training Chief Instructor, Capt. Lucky Tapre, said that the training programme has the potential to be a flagship training that would further boost the security operations of NSCDC personnel worldwide.
Tapre, however, said that the training was challenged by a shortage of materials and a short duration, as there was a need for a longer duration to enable in-depth study of the course outline.
On behalf of the trainees, Aloko Emmanuel, appreciated the FCT commandant and the trainers for their support in ensuring a successful training.
Emmanuel assured that the skills gained would be put to effective use and shared with other personnel.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that certificates of participation were presented to the officers and men of the command.
NAN
