Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has charged newly decorated Assistant Commandant-Generals (ACG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on effective service delivery.
The governor, represented by his Chief of staff, Moukta Lugga, gave the charge during the decoration ceremony of 41 ACGs at the NSCDC headquarters, Abuja on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ACGs were promoted from Commandants to their new rank.
He tasked the officers to justify their elevation by displaying wholesome dedication, efficiency and effectiveness in fulfilling the mandates of the Corps.
According to him, the promotion from Commandants to ACGs was a call to qualitative leadership and exemplary lifestyle to set the pace for subordinates.
Lawal further lauded the Corps’ management for deploying personnel which he described as diligent, tactful and outstanding to Zamfara.
“The officers ability to address the security challenges in the state has enhanced its security architecture and tackled many challenges head-on.
“They are good ambassadors of the nation capable of executing their duties efficiently,” he said.
NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, charged the newly decorated officers to upscale their performance, adding that, promotion in the Corps was based on merit and availability of vacancies.
Audi urged them to mentor their subordinates and impact in them positively as well as remain loyal and patriotic in service to the nation.
He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for an improved welfare package for officers and men.
While giving a vote of thanks speech on behalf of the newly promoted officers, ACG Oliver Ugwuja assured that he and his colleagues will remain dedicated in service delivery.
Ugwuja said that they would live up to the expectations presented by the new rank.
