NSCDC boss tasks private security companies on integrity

THE Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Muhammadu Abdullahi Gana, has tasked the Chief Executive Officers of various private security companies in Nigeria not to compromise integrity in their operations.

Gana gave the charge in Lagos at a meeting he held with all members of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) and with other security bodies in attendance.

He emphasised on integrity as watchword for private guard operators; “your watchword should be integrity, integrity and integrity”; he said.

He also revealed at the meeting that registered security companies in the country could now renew their licence online.

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While urging them to contribute their quota in combating crimes and criminality in the country, Gana urged the private guards to improve on their surveillance, especially in the area of vandalism of public infrastructure which had been a concern to the nation.

He also said plans were underway to commence biometric data-capturing of house girls, security guards and drivers, saying this was part of the efforts to checkmate crimes and other nefarious activities in the country.

Meanwhile, stakeholders at the meeting also applauded the NSCDC Commandant General for his efforts since he assumed office.

Richard Amuwa, the Managing Director of Mega Guards Services Ltd, thanked Gana for becoming first NSCDC Commandant General to attend the meeting with the chief executive officers of private security outfits, noting that his administration had changed the face of Civil Defence in the country.

The NSCDC Commandant General also received an award of excellence at the meeting for his services since he assumed office in 2015.