The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara State Command has decorated 77 officers with their new ranks in a move aimed at strengthening discipline, professionalism and effective service delivery.
The Zamfara State Commandant of the NSCDC, CC Sani Mustafa, disclosed this during a decoration ceremony held on Friday at the command headquarters in Gusau. He said the promotions were based on performance in promotion examinations, dedication to duty and commitment to service.
Commandant Mustafa explained that the exercise aligns with the vision and mission of the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Abubakar Audi, which focuses on rewarding loyalty, competence and educational advancement among officers who distinguish themselves in service to the nation.
He listed the beneficiaries to include five Deputy Commandants (DCC), six Chief Superintendents of Corps (CSC), five Deputy Superintendents of Corps (DSC), eleven Assistant Superintendents I (ASC I), three Assistant Superintendents II (ASC II), two Inspectors of Corps (IC), thirty-seven Assistant Inspectors of Corps (AIC), as well as the promotion of the State Command Public Relations Officer, Mansur Mohamed M., to ASC I.
The Commandant also announced the redeployment of some senior officers to key departments. Those affected include DCC Godwin as Head of Budget, Planning and Statistics; DCC Usman Mohammed as Head of Crisis Management; Yusuf Bako as Head of Peace and Conflict Resolution; and Mrs Ngozi as Head of Exhibit Recovery at the state command.
While congratulating the newly promoted officers, Commandant Mustafa charged them to see their elevation as a call to higher responsibility, urging them to remain disciplined, hardworking and committed to their duties.
“This promotion is a challenge to those decorated. It is the will of Allah. You must work harder and remain committed to the service of the nation,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Corps, family members and well-wishers, marking another milestone in the NSCDC’s efforts to boost morale and operational effectiveness in Zamfara State.
