The Commander of the Special Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, together with his officers and men, has felicitated with the Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Ph.D., mni, OFR, on the celebration of his 58th birthday. ACC Attah described Prof. Audi as a transformative leader, an institution builder, and a patriot whose life of service to Nigeria continues to inspire admiration and respect.

Reflecting on his stewardship, Attah noted that in just four years of Prof. Audi’s leadership, the NSCDC has been repositioned into a dynamic, credible, and forward-looking security agency. He emphasized the recruitment, training, and retraining of more than 5,000 officers across the nation, as well as the expansion of specialized units to combat illegal mining, oil theft, banditry, and the sabotage of national infrastructure. According to him, these reforms are lasting testaments to Audi’s vision, courage, and reform-driven commitment.

Speaking on behalf of the Special Mining Marshals, ACC Attah offered prayers for Prof. Audi’s continued health, wisdom, and strength, affirming that his example at 58 shines as a beacon of hope to officers and citizens alike. “We stand proudly with you, our mentor and leader,” he declared, pledging the unwavering loyalty of the Special Mining Marshals to support his mission of strengthening the NSCDC and safeguarding Nigeria.