TACKLING INSECURITY: MINISTER OF INTERIOR COMMENDS NSCDC FOR COUNTER TERRORISM COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER IN ABUJA
As part of efforts in tackling insecurity across the nation; the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has expressed readiness to set up a World Class Counter Terrorism Communication Command and Communication Centre ( CT-C4).
The Centre would be cited at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja and of course be of global standard.
The National Public Relations Officer, NSCDC Headquarters, Babawale Afolabi stated this in a Statement in Abuja
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership ethos of the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, noting that the plan to establish the Counter Terrorism Centre is very apt and timely based on the need to fight the dreaded terrorists, criminal elements and other non state actors across the globe.
While assuring the Corps of the Minister’s support, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service and Correctional Service Board, CGC Ja’faru Ahmed (rtd) admonished the Corps’ management to put all hands on deck and ensure the timely completion of the centre.
In his remarks, the NSCDC BOSS stated that the establishment of the Centre is in tandem with the strategic goals of the Corps to leverage on advanced technology in Securing lives, property and the nation’s critical infrastructure which underscores the commitment to supporting the federal government’s vision of a secure nation, Nigeria.
“The establishment of the CT-C4 signifies a bold step in our collective resolve to combat terrorism and insecurity within our borders. At its completion, the Center will serve as a State -of- the- Art- hub for communication, coordination and intelligence sharing which would facilitate rapid response and precision in counter terrorism.” The CG disclosed.
The Commandant General further thanked the CEO Equipping the Needy Mr Benedict Aliku and other partners: Mr Judd Saul, Mr Mark Danner and Mr steve Fisher.who gave their words to support the Project and ensure its speedy completion; a pointer to the passion to enhance the nation’s security architecture.
