Assistant Commandant General Among 38 NSCDC Officers Dismissed

The Federal Government has dismissed 38 senior officers, including an Assistant Commandant General, from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for various infractions. The dismissals were approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board under the Ministry of Interior, following recommendations by the NSCDC Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi, the officers were dismissed for gross misconduct, insubordination, and acts unbecoming of a superior officer, as outlined in the Public Service Rules. In a statement on Wednesday, Afolabi said the dismissals are part of efforts to revamp and reposition the corps, and serve as a deterrent to other officers.

“The disciplinary actions were taken to ensure that the NSCDC maintains the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” Afolabi said. This statement underscores the NSCDC’s commitment to upholding the principles of good governance and accountability within its ranks.

The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has expressed the administration’s commitment to training and re-training its operatives, and will not tolerate acts that tarnish the image of the Service. This move is seen as a bold step towards repositioning the NSCDC to effectively address the security challenges facing the country.

In addition to the senior officers, 20 junior personnel were also dismissed from the Service for gross misconduct, while three personnel were demoted by one rank, and seven personnel were issued warning letters. The NSCDC Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee had sat on about 30 cases involving various degrees of gross misconduct, and recommended the disciplinary measures.

The Commandant General, Prof. Audi, has charged all officers and men to remain focused on discharging the corps’s statutory mandate, and assured that the NSCDC will continue to work towards maintaining peace and security in the country. This development is expected to boost the morale of the personnel and enhance the overall performance of the NSCDC.

The NSCDC has been playing a vital role in maintaining peace and security in the country, and this move is seen as a step towards further strengthening the corps. The Federal Government’s decision to dismiss the officers is a clear indication of its commitment to fighting corruption and indiscipline in the public service.