FCT NSCDC Boss Decorates 402 Personnel

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu has decorated four hundred and two
(402) newly promoted officers with their new ranks at the Command Headquarters, Abuja.

Odumosu, who charged them on professionalism and effective service delivery, said the promotions are well deserved and a testament to their hard work, professionalism and loyalty to the ideals of the Corps.

“Promotion, however is not an entitlement, it is a call to higher responsibility, greater discipline and enhanced service delivery “to whom much is given much is expected”.

He urged the newly decorated officers to wear their ranks with humility, integrity and renewed zeal, adding that the Corp has made notable progress in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure particularly in safe guarding government facilities, public utilities and strategic installation.

The FCT NSCDC Boss, disclosed that  the Command has intensified fight against vandalism, illegal mining, and other acts of economic sabotage recorded in 2025 with the  arrest of one hundred and twelve (112) vandals and no fewer than 50 illegal miners, followed by successful prosecutions that have helped deter criminal activities.

The FCT Commandant who commended all the officers and men for their sacrifices and dedication, advised the promoted officers to ensure that their conduct reflect the confidence reposed in them by the Corps.

He assured the Minister of the FCT, the Commandant General and the good people of Abuja of his continued commitment to professionalism.

Dr Olusola Odumosu maintained that since his assumption of office, the Command has significantly strengthen internal security across the Federal Capital Territory through robust intelligence – led operations, proactive patrols and rapid response to security threats.

Twenty two (22) Assistant Commandants were promoted to Deputy Commandant of Corps, twenty (20) Chief Superintendents of Corps were elevated to Assistant Commandants of Corps, while forty four(44) Superintendents of Corps were promoted to Chief superintendent of Corps amongst others.

The decoration ceremony was graced by some notable heads of sister security agencies, relatives and friends of the newly decorated officers.

Nkiruka Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji