By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified efforts to strengthen its institutional leadership capacity following the successful completion of the Executive Development Strategy 3 (Leadership) Programme at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM), Australia, by Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Imonikhe Oluwakemi, National Commander of the Female Strike Force.The participation of ACC Oluwakemi in the executive development programme was approved by the Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, and facilitated through a strategic collaboration involving the Australian Embassy in Nigeria, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the NSCDC.

The programme was designed to strengthen participants’ competencies in strategic command, institutional accountability, community trust, personnel welfare and ethical leadership.It also examined the importance of gender inclusion in security institutions, particularly the need to expand women’s participation and representation in senior leadership and decision-making positions.

The Corps said the international engagement reflected its commitment to developing competent and forward-looking leaders capable of addressing emerging security challenges and improving institutional performance.The initiative also underscores the importance of international partnerships and the exchange of professional knowledge in strengthening the operational capacity of security agencies.

Through the programme, the NSCDC seeks to promote leadership excellence, equal opportunities for professional advancement and the adoption of relevant international best practices in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.The development further highlights the Corps’ commitment to building a professional, accountable and inclusive institution capable of delivering effective security services and contributing to national security.