The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has said it choose Imo State to build its South East Zonal office was well thought out, soliciting for the government’s assistance in helping to facilitate a physical structure for the organisation in Imo.
Commandant General of the NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana made this disclosure when Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State visited him in his office in Abuja.
Mohammed also used the occasion to introduce Mr. Walter Chika Akubuiro, an indigene of Imo State to Governor Uzodimma who was recently elevated from the rank of Commandant to Assistant Commandant General.
The Commandant finally enumerated some of the tasks before NSCDC to include disaster management of both natural and human made such as protection of water pipe and power lines, communication mast and registering and de-registering of private security outfits in the country.
The Governor said his visit to NSCDC headquarters was paramount to his administration as the body is key to his efforts in safeguarding the lives and property of Imo people.
Governor Uzodimma specifically solicited the help of an arm of the NSCDC tagged Agro-Rangers whose members are saddled with the responsibility of protecting farmers.
The Governor reiterated his resolve to make Imo a safe haven for both crop farmers and animal rearers, an effort that will engender a boost in agro-business in the state in the post COVID-19 pandemic era.
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