NSCDC Strategize in Zamfara, Anambra
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria in conjunction with National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers Zamfara State Chapters have resolved to work in close synergy with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command in order to regulate the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit in Gusau metropolitan.
Speaking during an expanded meeting with the State Commandant of the Corps, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu at the Command State Headquarters Gusau on the 10th January 2023, the State IPMAN Chairman Alh. Sirajo Yahaya Kamba who led the delegations of IPMAN said that the Association has hitherto enjoyed a robust working relationship with the Corps since inception . He said that the goal of the Association is to see how the masses could access the petroleum products without much ado.
The Chairman therefore reiterated that, IPMAN would stop at nothing to make petroleum products available to the general public at affordable prices, especially with in Gusau metropolitan.
Alh. Sirajo Yahaya Kamba extolled the doggedness of the Corps in fighting vandalism and diversion of PMS. He however craved for a water tight synergy between the Corps and IPMAN in regulating the pump prices of petroleum products in Gusau metropolitan.
Also, the leadership of NUPENG led by Alh. Shuaibu Muh’d reiterated that both organizations are saddled with the responsibilities of assisting the general public in making sure that the endemic hardship occasioned by the scarcity of petroleum products is ameliorated.
The State NUPENG boss who also doubled as Chairman PTD therefore calls for a working synergy between the Corps, NUPENG and IPMAN in other to cushion the endemic hardship occasioned by the scarcity of petroleum products.
Meanwhile, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu who is the convener of the meeting said he has acknowledged the basic fact that IPMAN and NUPENG are primary stakeholders in petroleum business, it is on this premise that he has decided to call on the leadership of the two Unions in order to fathom possible ways of regulating the pump prices of petroleum products in Zamfara State, especially in Gusau metropolitan.
Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu opined that it is the mandate of the Corps as enshrined in the 2007 acts as amended to regulate the activities of petroleum marketers and to prevent any perceived act of vandalism and diversion of PMS products.
Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu therefore called on the duo Union to close ranks with the Corps to regulate the pump prices of petroleum products in the state and also help in the fight against insecurity and vandals.
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The Chairmen of the two Unions agreed to assist in regulating the pump prices of petroleum products in Gusau metropolitan in line with the request of the Corps. The duo reiterated their resolve to always collaborate with the Corps in order to achieve the desired objectives.
Ikor Oche SC
CDPRO Zamfara State Command,
For state commandant
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NSCDC ANAMBRA STATE COMMAND HOLDS FIRST STRATEGIC MEETING TO REVIEW ACTIVITIES OF 2022 WITH ASSURANCE TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVE SECURITY OF THE STATE IN 2023.
The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, CC Isidore C Chikere, today held a strategic meeting with his Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, HODs/ HOUs to appraise the performance of the Corps in 2022 and chart the way forward in 2023.
Comdt Chikere who appreciated his Management team for their Professionalism in maintaining Peace and Public order aside keeping criminal activities under check in the year under review, charged them to remain cautious and alert in line with Dr. Ahmed Audi, mni OFR ,the Commandant General of NSCDC strategic preparation ahead of February polls.
The State NSCDC boss re-echoed the directives of the CG NSCDC for Commands to protect all Critical National Assets and Infrastructures most especially INEC Facilities through out the State, while asserting that Area Commanders and Divisional Officers will be held accountable for any breach of peace under their watch, he vowed to punish any officer culpable of any unprofessional and ethical conduct.
Meanwhile, the State Commandant said there will be an increase in the building visibility patrol, improved inter- agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and surveillance activities across the State in the year 2023 .
The meeting was part of concerted effort by the command to sustain diligence in a result – oriented full implementation of strategies to achieve the goals of effective security of the state generally.
Among issues discussed in the high -level meeting includthe review of election preparedness ahead of the February polls, in addition to crafting effective ways of managing security during and after the important national exercise.
Speaking after receiving reports from all the Area Commanders and Divisional Officers , Commandant Isidore expressed confidence that NSCDC in synergy with other sister security agencies are well prepared to forestall any form of attacks in the state, tasked the management team to be more proactive by constantly carrying out intelligence -driven surveillance with a view to fishing out criminals from their hideouts.
He further noted that a multi – agency approach has many times proved to be effective and urged the officers to embrace it, engage and partner with critical stakeholders across their areas of jurisdictions.
DSC OKADIGBO EDWIN
Public Relations Officer
For- State Commandant
