SAEMA 2024: Security Stakeholders Hails IMPR’s Transparency, Rededicate to National Duty
Stakeholders have hailed Security and Emergency Management Awards and Conference (SAEMA) as a credible platform for recognizing and encouraging outstanding contributions to national security and emergency management.
Awardees at the 6th edition of SAEMA 2024 praised the event’s organizers, Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), for their meticulous and transparent selection process, which they said underscores the credibility of the recognition.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Idris Malagi, who was the Chairman at the occasion commended IMPR for leveraging platforms like PRNigeria and Emergency Digest to promote national security, integrity, and raise awareness on security consciousness across the country.
Represented by the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Ndace, the Minister highlighted that SAEMA stands as the largest award program in Nigeria dedicated to recognizing excellence in security and emergency management. He urged the organizers to maintain the momentum and continue the annual tradition of celebrating outstanding contributions in these critical sectors.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipient in Abuja, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Attah John Onoja of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) expressed gratitude for being deemed deserving of the prestigious honor.
Onoja, who received the Outstanding Security Officer award, highlighted that the recognition reflects the acknowledgement of their patriotic service to Nigeria.
“For us to be honored at this memorable event, it shows that credibility, transparency, and merit still prevail over prejudice in the conduct of the SAEMA awards,” he said. Onoja further noted that the awards would serve as a catalyst for greater professionalism, dedication, and passion in their future service to the nation.
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In his welcome address, Malam Yushau Shuaib, Chief Executive Officer of IMPR, emphasized that SAEMA, established in 2019, aims to celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations contributing significantly to security, crisis management, and emergency services across Nigeria.
He explained the rigorous nomination process, which involves recommendations from readers of PRNigeria and Emergency Digest, alongside insights from active and retired security personnel, experts, and independent observers.
Malam Shuaib also detailed the verification mechanisms that ensure the authenticity of nominees’ achievements, further reinforcing the award’s credibility.
Delivering the keynote address, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration and effective civil-military relations in addressing contemporary security challenges. He reiterated the military’s critical role in ensuring national stability and pledged full support for government initiatives aimed at peace and security.
The Chairman of the Center for Crisis Communication (CCC), retired Major General Chris Olukolade, urged the military and other security agencies to continue fostering healthy inter-agency collaboration as a vital tool for fulfilling their mandates.
Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule, Chairman of the IMPR Board, commended General Musa’s leadership in repositioning the military to achieve Nigeria’s security objectives. “With General CG Musa as Military Chief, the end of insecurity in Nigeria is surely near,” he remarked.
SAEMA award categories honour outstanding individuals and institutions in the security and emergency management sector. The categories include Institutional which has Crime Prevention, Public Information Management, Cybercrimes Prevention, Emergency Management Awards.
Other include Community Service, Diligent Investigation and Civil-Military Relations, Training Institute of the Year, Volunteer Group, and Private Security Company Awards
Under- Individual categories are: Outstanding Crisis Communicator, Law Enforcement Officer, Security Officer, Military Officer, Defence/Humanitarian Journalist and Awards of Excellence to distinguished personalities
