Minister of Interior Commends NSCDC, Launches Center for Counter Terrorism Control Project in Abuja
Oru Leonard
As the part of efforts made by the Corps in tackling insecurity across the nation; the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has expressed readiness to set up a World Class Counter Terrorism Communication Command and Communication Centre ( CT-C4).
The Centre would be cited at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja and of course be of global standard.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership ethos of the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR noting that the plan to establish the Counter Terrorism Centre is very apt and timely based on the need to fight the dreaded terrorists, criminal elements and other non state actors across the globe.
While assuring the Corps of the Minister’s support the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service and Correctional Service Board, CGC Ja’faru Ahmed RtD admonished the Corps’ management to put on hands on deck and ensure the timely completion of the centre.
In his remarks the NSCDC BOSS who was represented by DCG Ningi stated that the establishment of the Centre is in tandem with the strategic goals of the Corps to leverage on advanced technology in Securing lives, property and the nation’s critical infrastructure which underscores the commitment to supporting the federal government vision of a secured nation, Nigeria.
“The establishment of the CT-C4 signifies a bold step in our collective resolve to combat terrorism and insecurity within our borders; at the completion, the Center will serve as a State -of- the- Art- hub for communication, coordination and intelligence sharing which would facilitate rapid response and precision in counter terrorism.” The CG disclosed.
The Commandant General further thanked the CEO Equipping the Needy Mr Benedict Aliku and other partners: Mr Judd Saul, Mr Mark Danner and Mr steve Fisher.who have gave their words to support the Project and+-)(7 ensure its speedy completion; a pointer to the passion to enhance the nation’s security architecture.
(NSCDC Media)
