Pix: Oluwaseun Abolurin presenting his award to FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu

…Summit Rejects Foreign Intervention, Advocates Unity, Institutional Renewal, and Collective Action to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges

The People’s Security Monitor (PSM), in its tradition of promoting meaningful national dialogue, has successfully hosted the 2025 Annual Security Summit and Recognition Awards. The event was convened to foster expert discussions on practical strategies for addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges—ranging from kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, religious extremism, gender-based violence, vandalism, theft of critical national assets, infrastructural sabotage, youth restiveness, and other emerging threats.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Isiaka Mustapha, firmly emphasized that Nigeria must take ownership of its security problems. He dismissed the need for foreign intervention, instead advocating for unity, institutional renewal, and strengthened collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to combat insecurity.

Delivering the keynote lecture, the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Samuel Olomode, called for a renewed institutional framework as a key solution to Nigeria’s security problems. He pledged that under his leadership, the Service would continue to prioritize improved staff welfare, enhanced personnel training, community awareness campaigns, and other strategic reforms.

The summit brought together top-tier representatives from the Ministry of Defence, Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, Ministry of Information and National Orientation, media professionals, and the organized private sector. The forum enabled high-level dialogues on tackling evolving national and global security threats.

The Annual Security Summit and Recognition Awards is organized by the publisher of the People’s Security Monitor Magazine, Alhaja Isiaka Mustapha, and has become a reputable national platform for security sector engagement.

At this year’s ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Nigeria National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun O. Abolurin, was honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Public Relations Officer of the Year 2025 Award.

The Acting Commandant General of the NSCDC, Hillary Kelechi Madu (Rtd.), delivered a compelling speech on the Corps’ pivotal role in safeguarding the Nigerian nation. He also presented the Distinguished Service Award for Excellence in Information Management and Public Trust to SC Abolurin, commending his exemplary service.

During the award presentations, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Alhaji Isiaka Mustapha, highlighted that the recognition bestowed upon the Lagos State NSCDC PRO reflects his professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication to effective public communication. He noted that Abolurin’s expertise in information management, media engagement, and public awareness initiatives has significantly enhanced the visibility and credibility of the NSCDC, especially in Lagos State. His humility, leadership, and consistent service were praised as true embodiments of patriotism and commitment to national development.

Before receiving this award, SC Abolurin had already distinguished himself as the convener of the NSCDC Lagos PR Clinic and as a multiple award recipient in Criminology, Security Management, Cooperative Administration, Administrative and Youth Leadership, as well as the Overall Best Participant of the maiden NSCDC Command and Staff College Course in Lamingo, Jos, Plateau State. He has earned recognitions for PR excellence both locally and internationally, presenting research at respected global institutions and INGOs such as CIPDI USA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

He also holds several fellowships and memberships in reputable professional bodies, including ICSS, ISSS, and NIPR, among others, and is a proud recipient of the 3rd Commandant General’s Commendation Letter for hard work and dedication to duty.

This year’s summit once again underscored the importance of shared responsibility, innovation, and strengthened institutions in building a safer and more secure Nigeria.