The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Maku Olatunde has advised NYSC Corps members to be security conscious and take proactive measures to ensure their safety and security during their service year.
Commandant Maku made this statement on Friday, September 13, 2024, during his visit to deliver a security lecture to 2024 Batch ‘B’ Steam II NYSC Corps members undergoing three -weeks Orientation Course at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/ Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The NSCDC State Commandant assured both the Corps members and NYSC management team of robust security arrangements for a smooth orientation course, and simultaneously encouraged them to prioritize their own security, stressing that individuals are ultimately most capable of ensuring their own safety.
He advised the corps members to refrain from making unauthorized movements and traveling late at night, and to cultivate a sense of security vigilance among themselves during their service year.
In his final words, Commandant Maku emphasized the importance of seeking help in case of any security threat, and encouraged the corps members to reach out to or report incidents to the nearest security agency without hesitation.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Blessing Ekene Iruma, the State Coordinator of NYSC Anambra State, warmly welcomed the visit of the Service Commander, describing it as a timely and much-needed morale boost for both the corps members and the entire camp community.
