As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 General Elections, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged its personnel to uphold neutrality, discipline and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s democracy.
The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, gave the charge while declaring open a three-day workshop for 216 officers and men drawn from the 36 State Commands, the Federal Capital Territory and 18 Zonal Commands.
He warned against voter intimidation, abuse of citizens, abandonment of duty posts and obedience to unlawful orders, stressing that national interest must remain paramount.
The workshop, organised in collaboration with Alnas Consulting Limited, is themed “Role of Security Agencies in the Conduct of the General Elections in Nigeria: Legal, Field Conduct, Supervisory and Operational Perspectives.”
In his welcome address, the Chief Responsibility Officer of Alnas Consulting Limited, Prof. Nasirdeen Usman, mni, described the Corps as a critical component of Nigeria’s security architecture and urged participants to cascade the knowledge gained to other personnel.
The event also featured goodwill messages from representatives of the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, Controller-General of Corrections, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa, Ambassador Dr Jake Ekpelle.
As the nation approaches 2027, the NSCDC reaffirms its commitment to peaceful elections, inter-agency synergy and the protection of every Nigerian’s democratic rights.
