NSCDC To Establish World Class Counter Terrorism Centre
By Bukar BOLORI
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC has expressed readiness to set up a World Class Counter Terrorism Communication Command and Communication Centre ( CT-C4).as parts of its efforts toward tackling insecurity across the country.
The Centre would be cited at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership ethos of the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi, 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, Ja’faru Ahmed admonished the Corps’ management to put oll hands on deck and ensure the timely completion of the centre.
In his remarks the NSCDC boss, who was represented by DCG Ibrahim 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.
He said: “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 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 gave their words to support the Project and ensure its speedy completion; insisting that was a pointer to the passion to enhance the nation’s security architecture.
