
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021, received in audience the Acting Deputy Commandant General Operations of NSCDC, Haruna Lawal Muhammed, at the State Command Headquarters, Awka.
Mr Lawal who is on Special assignment in the State with respect to the upcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra state, is expected to meet with relevant stakeholders and the government with regards to security arrangements for the election.
The Acting DCG OPS was received on arrival by Commandant Vincent Ogu, the Anambra State Commandant as well as other Senior Officers of the Command.

In his address, the State Commandant who welcomed Commandant Muhammed to Anambra State and promised to assist him to accomplish his aim of visiting the state.
He further assured the Ag. DCG OPS. that the Command under his watch will continue to sustain the robust Operational strategies and visibility Patrol embarked upon as the gubernatorial election draws near.
Responding, the Acting DCG OPS explained that the visit was in line with the efforts of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, aimed at reviewing the Operational strategies of the Command.

He said he was in Anambra on the orders of the Commandant General to familiarize himself with what the Command was doing towards the forth coming gubernatorial election, meet with relevant stakeholders as well as well as seek continued support of the State Government towards the Corps.
Mr. Lawal Muhammed further solicited continued support of Officers and Men in ensuring sustenance of strategic, proactive security tempo achieved so far by the newly deployed State Commandant.

He challenged Officers and Men to put in their best since, according to him, the Commandant General has within the little period of his administration shown commitment in uplifting the welfare packages of NSCDC personnel throughout the federation.
The Acting DCG OPS commended the peaceful nature of the State, and urged the Command to remain steadfast in ensuring peace prevails in the State in preparation for the forth coming gubernatorial election come November 18th.