The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has reinforced the critical need for sustainable inter-agency cooperation among security organizations to enhance national safety and operational effectiveness.
Strengthening Security Partnerships
This reaffirmation came during an operational visit by the Junior Course 100 Department of Maritime Warfare from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, to the NSCDC FCT Command Headquarters in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, on November 12, 2025. Represented by the Command's Second-in-Command, DCC BP Hussaini, Odumosu praised the college's leadership for including the NSCDC in their study tour.
He described the visit as both timely and significant for promoting inter-agency collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual understanding between the Armed Forces and other vital security institutions.
Shared Goals for National Stability
Odumosu highlighted the complementary roles of both institutions, noting that while the Department of Maritime Warfare protects Nigeria's maritime interests, the NSCDC remains committed to safeguarding Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, maintaining internal security, and supporting the broader national security framework.
"Both institutions share a common goal to ensure peace, stability and resilience within our national space," the FCT Commandant stated.
He detailed the FCT Command's ongoing efforts to enhance operational capabilities through intelligence-led operations, community engagement initiatives, and sustained synergy with sister agencies. The Command's primary focus remains protecting lives and property, preventing vandalism of public utilities, and ensuring prompt emergency response across the Federal Capital Territory.
Educational Exchange for Enhanced Security
In his remarks, the Director of the Department of Maritime Warfare, Cdre A.O Ojebode, represented by E.R Ojo, explained that the visit aimed to foster inter-agency synergy and provide students with firsthand insight into NSCDC FCT Command's operational activities and enforcement strategies.
The visit included technical presentations covering the NSCDC's historical background, the amended Act of 2007 by ACC John Stephen Alaba, and challenges affecting security enforcement strategies in collaboration with other security agencies in the Abuja area presented by DCC Adejumo Adegoke, Head of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
Both institutions expressed optimism that such exchange programs would enrich their collective capacity to serve the nation more effectively and contribute to improved security outcomes across Nigeria.
