The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has partnered with the British High Commission Counter-Terrorism Unit (BHCCTU) for effective and efficient service delivery.
The Corps Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Okeh, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
The Commandant General, NSCDC, Mr Abdullahi Muhammadu, however, commended BHCCTU for partnering with the Corps, saying, the relationship would no doubt assist the Corps in attaining greater heights in the discharge of its mandate.
The CG told the guests that the core mandate of the corps was to protect the critical infrastructure and national assets in Nigeria.
He added that the corps mandate also include disaster Management which could be as a result of natural disaster or due to the activities of human beings.
The CG added further that the corps also engaged in mitigation and reconciliation activities between individuals who engaged in any form of conflict through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
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He noted that the Corps had over 300 Chartered Mediators licensed by the UN organisations(UNO).
Muhammadu explained that the Corps had succeeded in establishing Peace Clinics in crisis affected states, as well as organising stakeholders forum in the North-East.
This, he said, was for the purpose of de-radicalising and reintegrating insurgents members, who willingly laid down their arms by surrendering to the military authorities.
“The Private Guard Company (PGCs) is also the sole responsibility of the corps to register, regulate, and license the PGCs in Nigeria, as well as the training of its personnel nationwide.
“The synergy between the corps and the military, especially during field operations is very cordial and rewarding
“The NSCDC personnel are on ground occupying the liberated areas by the military in the North-East. As the Military is winning the war, so also, the NSCDC is winning the Peace,” he said.
Muhammadu acknowledged the fact that the Federal Government was doing it best for the Corps, but that International Partners were key to corps operations, especially in area of training of its personnel.
The Leader of BHCCTU, Mr James McCormick, said the partnership was strictly to foster a robust relationship with the Corps, especially in area of security bordering on Counter-Terrorism.
McCormick added that the partnership would also avail the corps the opportunity to improve on its operational responsibilities, particularly in area of field operations.
