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NSCDC Flags Off BOFTAN Course In Abuja To Boost Operational Readiness
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has flagged off Basic Operational Field Tactics and Navigation Course, BOFTAN, 006/2026 in Abuja.
Two-week intensive training commenced at Centre for Civil Defence Studies, Abuja, with personnel drawn from zonal and state commands.
Course is designed to develop tactically proficient, intellectually grounded and mentally resilient personnel conscious of legal frameworks guiding security operations. It bridges theory and practical field execution, equipping participants to operate decisively and professionally within law.
Participants will be trained in tactical map reading, field communication, legal frameworks, operational psychology and combat field craft, among others.
Initiative reflects Commandant General Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s commitment to sustained training as tool to strengthen competence and confront emerging security challenges.
Under his leadership, capacity development remains central to building disciplined workforce capable of protecting critical national assets and supporting national security.