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NSCDC trains operatives in basic administrative practice

Ms Yakubu acknowledged that the knowledge and new orientation acquired would be applied in serving the people at the grassroot better.

• May 27, 2025
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command has trained personnel of Area D command in basic administrative practice to enhance service efficiency and professionalism.

This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC FCT spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ms Ojobi said that the trainees were divisional and senior officers drawn from the divisions under Bwari Area Command.

According to her, while declaring the ceremony closed, the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said that the training was vital for creating a skilled, efficient, and more motivated workforce.

Mr Odumosu said that the training would support the command’s goals for increased productivity and shortened turnaround time on tasks.

He also said that the training would also equip the with the skills necessary to perform their duties effectively.

He urged them to strive to become the best version of themselves by imbibing the knowledge acquired during the training and putting them into good use.

He stated, “You also must be consistent in developing and evaluating yourself to understand the potential within and the skill needed for professional growth, career advancement and increased productivity within the command. Therefore, embrace the training not just as a routine exercise but as a critical opportunity to recalibrate yourselves and learn effective communication skills for better collaborations, information exchange and effective service delivery to the people we are meant to serve.

“Protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, protection of lives, peace and order in the FCT is our mandate and I need you to be good ambassadors by being on top of your game.’’

Speaking on behalf of the participants, the NSCDC Area D Commander, Ene Yakubu, appreciated the commandant for organising the training for personnel.

Ms Yakubu acknowledged that the knowledge and new orientation acquired would be applied in serving the people at the grassroot better.

She promised that officers and men of Area D command would continue to maintain utmost professionalism in any given tasks.

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