Keji Mustapha
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has charged its personnel to embrace continuous capacity building to enhance operational efficiency and deepen public trust.
The Commandant of the NSCDC Enugu State Command, Dr. Elijah Willie, delivered the charge on Thursday while declaring open the 2025 Junior Staff Retreat (JSR 2025) held in Enugu.
The two-day retreat, designed for junior personnel from Level 3 to Level 7, is themed “Capacity Building and Empowerment: Keys to Excellence in Security Service Delivery.”
Represented by the Deputy Commandant and Second-in-Command, Jonathan Olariche, Dr. Willie described the retreat as a transformative platform that would strengthen personnel commitment to effective service delivery.
He noted that the NSCDC Headquarters had approved and organized three retreats for 2025: the Senior Management Retreat, the Middle Officers Retreat, and the Junior Staff Retreat.
“The C-G’s vision for continuous training and retraining has significantly improved the quality and performance of personnel in the Enugu State Command,” he said. “The Command has lined up various career-enhancing topics and sessions where officers will share professional experiences that will undoubtedly boost field performance.”
He urged participants to make the most of the retreat to enhance their skills and position themselves for successful careers within the Corps.
Responding, one of the participants, Kingsley Egbo, said he looked forward to presentations that would bring out the best in him and help him work more efficiently.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. I will apply the knowledge, practical sessions, and discipline gained from this retreat to sharpen my security skills,” he said.
Egbo also commended the Commandant-General and the State Commandant for approving and funding the retreat, as well as for their support to NSCDC personnel in Enugu State.
Over 300 personnel drawn from 37 Divisions, seven Area Commands, and the State Headquarters are currently attending the retreat.
