By Juliana Nwachukwu/Nkiru Anakor/Ngozi Okoli
The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku Olatunde, has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ramping up security measures to safeguard the well-being of students, teachers, and host communities across the state.
Comdt. Maku made this known on 25th, March, during a familiarization visit of the Principal, Federal Government College Nise, Mrs Umezuruike Gladys at the NSCDC State Command.
According to the press release by SC Okadigbo Edwin, Head of Media and Tactical Ops, Maku emphasized that collaboration, situational awareness, and compliance with security guidelines are vital in averting security lapses.
“The NSCDC State helmsman said the Corps has done enough and is still doing more to provide a conducive learning environment for the students through the Safe School Project.
“The NSCDC considers it crucial to shield education from insecurity threats and emergency situations. To achieve this, we are intensifying our efforts and boosting our presence in schools to foster secure learning environments.
“In addition, we are implementing concrete measures to protect students, teachers, and schools, while also safeguarding the surrounding communities” he said.
Maku encouraged everyone in the school community – administrators, teachers, students, and parents to get behind the government’s policies and security efforts to keep schools safe across the federation.
Earlier, Mrs.Umezurike Gladys, the Principal of Federal Government College Nise, commended NSCDC for its professionalism in providing adequate security and security tips for schools and host communities under the Safe School Project.
She appreciated the NSCDC for mobilizing both human and material resources to counter the escalating threats facing students, staff, and educational institutions nationwide.
According to her, the collaborative effort between the NSCDC and FGC Nise would protect teachers, students, and school assets, particularly in light of recent security concerns.
* Nwachukwu, Anakor and Okoli are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
