The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Maku Olatunde has assured the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, of improved safety and the security of lives, and property in the university.
Maku gave the assurance on during a working visit to the university in Awka, on the invitation of the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu.
Addressing the school management team, the NSCDC commandant, commended the efforts of the acting vice chancellor and his team, in fostering a peaceful learning environment within the university.
He appealed to them to key into the NSCDC Safe School Project, to combat criminal activities within and outside the university environment.
Maku reiterated the commitment of the corps to respond to the university’s security demands at all times, saying that the NSCDC Safe School Project, is beyond ensuring smooth learning and teaching process in schools.
Under the project, he explained, the corps mandate covers the prevention of rape, kidnapping, sexual harassment, intimidation, cultism, and bullying, among others.
The NSCDC state commandant urged the staff and students to be security conscious, and report suspicious movements to the NSCDC and other security agencies for timely response.
Prof. Joseph Anyachebelu, while expressing his appreciation for the visit, highlighted the cordial working relationship between the university and the NSCDC, which he described as unprecedented.
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This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday, by the Head Media and Tactical Operations, S. C. Okadigbo Edwin.
The acting vice chancellor pledged to collaborate with the NSCDC on the Safe School Project, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of students and staff within the university community.
He emphasized the importance of sustaining the mutual affiliation between the two institutions, particularly given the university’s densely populated campus, and stressed the need for enhanced collaboration to maintain the prevailing peace and security within the institution.
Prof. Ikechebelu commended the NSCDC for their dedication to protecting critical national, state, and local government assets and infrastructure.
He also encouraged the NSCDC personnel to take advantage of courses offered by the university, to enhance their career prospects.