As part of his government’s determination and commitment to ensure a vast improvement in the welfare of personnel to whom the accommodation is a part, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Commander-General CG Abubakar Ahmed Audi has broken ground on 550 housing units in the state Sokoto for its staff.
The project is located in Milgoma, along Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.
Represented by Deputy Commander-General of Administration Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, fdc, speaking at the ceremony, the Commander-General said: “What we are seeing here supports my vision to prioritize the well-being of the officers and men of the corps.
It is also part of my vision to address the Corps housing deficit by making home ownership more accessible and affordable for Corps personnel with a simple and convenient payment plan,” the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP, reports.
In addition, the NSCDC helmsman reiterated, “The leadership and administration of the corps under my supervision has implemented integrated development plans/programs to meet the housing needs of personnel on board.”
The director’s press release, NSCDC Public Relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu said the same gesture will be repeated in other states and FCT.
“This is a phased project that will be replicated across all State Commands and the Federal Capital Territory in our deliberate attempt to continue to increase productivity and operational efficiencies.
In an attempt to realize this vision, the Corps commissioned the gentlemen.
Tunkey Projects Limited, a respected developer and project consultant for the construction of 550 housing units to alleviate the housing problems faced by Sokoto State Command officers and men,” Audi said.
He expressed optimism that once completed, the project will further boost staff morale to fulfill the Corps’ mandate.
The Commander General appreciated all the support of the Sokoto State Government under His Excellency the Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR (Matawallen Sokoto), Executive Governor who has kindly allocated 31,070 hectares of land in Milgoma Township in Bodinga Local Government for the project.
For promotion, he thanked the governor who also waived the payment of over N1 billion in compensation to the country to facilitate the development of the commendable project and activities and operations of security agencies, especially the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps constantly to support state.
Consequently, the CG assured that NSCDC will continue to support sophisticated government programs and efforts to keep the state safe and secure, and reiterated the Corps’ commitment to enhancing peace and security to further Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to continue to work effectively with the military, police and other sister agencies to resolve the crimes caused by the nefarious activities of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, insurgents, peasant-herdsman clashes, ethnic religious crises, and others.
For his part, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who officially conducted the groundbreaking, praised the Corps for its role among security agencies facing the state’s insecurity.
Governor Tambuwal pledged his support and cooperation with the NSCDC to enable it to carry out its tasks successfully.
He expressed optimism that locating the housing development in the area will not only increase the safety of the town but also boost the town’s economy due to the presence of NSCDC personnel.
The governor also pledged to assist in the completion of the permanent site of the command headquarters by procuring state-of-the-art security equipment and furniture to make it livable for staff.
