By Tunji Braimoh, Abuja

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole Emmanuel, has paid a familiarisation visit to Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with educational institutions and enhance the safety of school communities across the state.The visit was aimed at deepening the existing relationship between the NSCDC and the university authorities, particularly in the areas of security, intelligence sharing, crime prevention and the protection of students, staff and other members of the university community.Speaking during the visit, Commandant Sotiyo reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to the effective implementation of the Safe School Initiative, stressing that the NSCDC would continue to work closely with educational institutions and relevant stakeholders to safeguard schools against criminal activities and other security threats.He emphasised the importance of sustained engagement, timely information sharing and proactive security measures in identifying and addressing potential threats within and around educational institutions.According to him, regular interaction between security agencies and school authorities remains essential to developing effective strategies for preventing incidents and creating a secure environment conducive to teaching, learning and research.The NSCDC Commandant was received by the Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, who represented the Founder of the institution, Aare Afe Babalola, CON, OFR, SAN.Professor Olarinde commended the NSCDC for its efforts in strengthening security within the institution and acknowledged the importance of sustained collaboration between the university and security agencies.She assured the NSCDC of the university’s readiness to sustain its partnership with the Corps and support initiatives designed to further enhance the safety and security of the university community.