By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has concluded a two-day induction training for newly appointed divisional officers and area commanders to enhance their operational performance and professionalism.
In a statement, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command, DSC Samuel Opebiyi, said the training programme was part of the initiative of the State Commandant, Commandant Augustine Padonu, to enhance capacity building and improve the efficiency of newly appointed senior officers in discharging their duties with a high level of professionalism.
Opebiyi said the comprehensive curriculum of the training, held at the Area “A” Command in Iyaganku, Ibadan, included courses such as Drills and Regimentation, Leadership in Law Enforcement, Effective Core Mandate Management, Effective Service Delivery in Operations, Contemporary Intelligence, and Investigation Strategies.
During the closing ceremony, Commandant Padonu emphasised the importance of the training, saying “This induction programme is crucial in equipping our newly appointed senior officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the evolving security challenges in Oyo State.
“We are confident that the training will significantly enhance their performance and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the NSCDC in the state.”
The Commandant further stressed the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the face of emerging security threats, urging the officers to apply the knowledge gained during the training in their day-to-day operations and to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
The statement discloses that following the successful completion of the training, the inducted senior officers have been posted to various formations, including Area Commands and Divisional Commands across the state, in a strategic deployment which aims to strengthen the NSCDC’s presence and operational capabilities throughout the state.
The PRO revealed that as part of the graduation ceremony, each participant received a certificate of completion, signifying their readiness to undertake their roles with renewed vigor and expertise.
Opebiyi noted that the NSCDC, Oyo State Command, remains committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property, as well as maintaining peace and order in the state.
He asserted that the successful completion of the induction marks another significant step in the Corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance its operational effectiveness and service delivery to the people of Oyo State.
