The Guild of Security Writers heartily congratulates you, Commander John Attah Onoja, on your well-deserved recognition by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, at the prestigious 2025 Media Excellence Awards.

Your emergence as an award recipient is not only a personal achievement but also a clear testament to your exemplary leadership, integrity, and unmatched dedication to national security through your pioneering work as the Head of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Special Mining Marshals.

Under your dynamic leadership, the Special Mining Marshals have recorded remarkable successes in combating illegal mining and restoring order to Nigeria’s solid mineral sector. You have not only redefined the operational framework of the Marshals, but also demonstrated how targeted, intelligence-led security interventions can yield far-reaching results for national economic stability.

Your visionary initiatives have helped reinforce the mandate of the NSCDC and reposition the agency as a critical player in protecting Nigeria’s mineral wealth from economic sabotage.

The NUJ FCT Council’s recognition of your efforts is a fitting tribute to your trailblazing contributions and should serve as further motivation for you and your team to do even more in safeguarding the nation’s extractive industry.

Once again, congratulations, Commander Onoja. The Guild of Security Writers is proud to celebrate you as a shining example of dedication and impact in Nigeria’s evolving security architecture.

We wish you continued success in your service to the nation.

Signed:
Dr. Mahmud Waziri
President, Guild of Security Writers