CG NSCDC Commissions 100 Housing Units For Personnel

In a significant move to enhance the working and living conditions of personnel to achieve optimal productivity in the areas of safety and security, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has handed over keys and award letters of over a hundred housing units to personnel.

While giving the keys and letters to the beneficiaries, the CG reiterated his commitment to an all inclusive welfare package for personnel to enhance effective livelihood and sustainability.

CG Audi who noted that housing deficit is a challenge for both officers and men of the Corps assured that avenues are being explored to make available affordable houses which would encourage better working conditions.

He admonished the beneficiaries to maximize the opportunities of owning houses by doubling efforts in their service to the nation.

In an address, the President of the NSCDC National Headquarters Cooperative Society, Assistant Commandant Isa Yusuf said it is in pursuance of the Commandant General’s charge and his unwavering support that the Executive of the Cooperative society were able to embark on the project and achieved such a laudable feat.

He said the Cooperative Executives will continue to work hard and adopt a more robust approach that will bring about more comfortable and affordable houses for its members with the best available equity.

The keys and award letters were presented symbolically to the beneficiaries and thereafter the CG and principal staff officers of the Corps moved to Good Homes Estate in Kuje, Abuja for another ground breaking and foundation laying ceremony of 102 additional units of two and three bedroom flats.

The housing units comprised 80 units at Grand Luvu Estate in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa, 60 units in Deidei, Abuja and 102 units in Kuje, Abuja of one bedroom, two and three bedrooms flats.

Nkiru Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji