We won’t merge NSCDC with other agencies —FG
•Lauds corps on utilisation of resources

THE Federal Government has said it has no plan to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) with any other agency, even though the Stephen Oronsaye-led presidential committee recommended its merger with the Nigeria Police.

Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, gave this hint at the weekend, when he led the good governance tour team to the Civil Defence Academy, Sauka, Abuja.

He commended the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, on the judicious utilisation of resources allocated to the corps.

He said the focus and judicious use of resources by the management of the NSCDC was noteworthy and urged other heads of agencies to emulate the corps.

The minister, who was excited about what he saw at the academy, described Dr Abolurin as an example of honest public servant, who according to him, had been able to use the resources at his disposal.

He stated further that the best practices being campaigned by the government could be seen physically at the corps, adding that the corps had come to stay in the country, contrary to speculations about its merger in some quarters.

The team, which was surprised when the NSCDC Commandant General revealed that all the projects inspected at the academy cost the corps N1.5 billion, could not hide its joy over what it described as rare honesty on the part of the NSCDC boss.

The academy, which comprises NSCDC administrative block, a fish pond, dog training ground, staff quarters, auditorium, parade ground, clinic, bank, church, mosque, hostel, senior and junior and senior officers mess, indoor games facilities, football pitch, armour and a well equipped information and communication technology building.

Speaking on behalf of Interior Minister, the permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Daniel Nwaobia, said other Services and agency under the Ministry should emulate the exemplary leadership of NSCDC’s CG.

She promised to communicate all she had gathered at the event to the Minister of Interior.

While commenting, president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Mallam Muhammad Garba, described Dr. Ade Abolurin, as a focus leader, adding that he has delivered more on the transformation agenda of the present government under President Jonathan.

Dr. Ade Abolurin, said all what the corps has been able to achieve were through staff cooperation and dedication. He added that NSCDC management has decided to embark on projects in line with vision 202020 target.