By Tina Abeku, Abuja 02 February 2023 | 6:35 am The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged as the best Leadership Government Agency of the year 2022. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo hands over the award to the Commandant General NSCDC, associate professor Ahmed Audi, in Abuja PHOTO: Tina Abeku The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged as the best Leadership Government Agency of the year 2022. The Corps received the award during the 14th Edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, with the theme “ Credible Elections and An Economy in Transition” in Abuja. Speaking at the event while accepting the award, Commandant General, NSCDC, associate professor Ahmed Audi, said that the recognition will further encourage personnel to work effectively for adequate security during and after the forthcoming elections. He revealed that the Corps had embarked on training and retraining of personnel to ensure proper electoral conduct during the elections. Audi said the award was a recognition of what the Corps had been doing to improve the lives of personnel stressing that it would spur them to do more in the delivery of the agency’s mandate. He appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for allocating the right amenities for NSCDC to adequately protect critical national assets and the country at large. The CG appreciated the management the organisers and all stakeholders for recognizing the Corps and hoped for more of such recognitions to boost the morale of officers and men. Special Guest of Honour at the event, Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, congratulated the awardees and commended the management of Leadership media for organising the event and recognizing distinguished individuals and organisations, both in the private and public sectors. Latest 44 mins ago The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta has called for the inclusion of Girls in the ICT in line with the United Nations’ effort to empower girls in tech and close the digital gender gap. 52 mins ago The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso has said he is not in talks with the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. 1 hour ago To boost efficiency and ensure the readiness of firemen to tackle fire accidents and reduce casualty, especially during the elections, the Federal Fire Service, (FFS), has embarked on an inspection tour of ongoing projects and other facilities at the National Federal Fire Academy in Sheda, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). 2 hours ago As the general elections draw nearer, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced the move to woo the teeming population of voters within the age range of 35 years and below to his side. 3 hours ago Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured Nigerians that the attack on its office in Anambra State on Wednesday won’t deter it from conducting the forthcoming general elections.
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