The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, is set to undergo a capacity-building training with the HALO Trust Global, focusing on enhancing personnel skills in safe weapons handling and building operational readiness to tackle explosive threats in the state.

This was disclosed by Richard Goss, HALO Trust Operations Manager (Nigeria), when he led a team on a courtesy visit to Commandant Maku Olatunde, NSCDC Anambra State Commandant, at the state command headquarters in Awka on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

In his remarks , Mr. Goss said the HALO Trust Global has significantly contributed to global disarmament efforts by conducting assessments of weapons and Explosives storage facilities, building and refurbishing storage facilities, managing weapon registrations, and enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies in the safe and secure storage and management of arms, ammunition and explosive ordnance.

He highlighted the organization’s expertise in humanitarian mine clearance, noting that HALO Trust assesses vulnerabilities and offers strategic recommendations to bolster security infrastructure and personnel capabilities, especially in areas impacted by explosive threats.

Responding, Commandant Maku Olatunde, the Anambra State Commandant of NSCDC, emphasized that regular training and re-training of personnel would significantly enhance the Corps’ operational effectiveness. He highlighted the need for stakeholder collaboration to prevent diversion, misuse and unauthorized handling of explosives and hazardous materials in the state.

Assistant Commandant Onyebuchi Onwuteaka, head of Chemical, Biological Radiology and Nuclear Explosives Unit (CBRNE), stated that the training would provide personnel with essential expertise to handle ammunition and explosives safely, securely, and accountably.

The HALO Trust Global Operations Manager ( Nigeria) was accompanied on the visit by Ismaila Bojang HALO Trust Construction Manager, Oluwaseyi Adekoya, Kingsley Ahukanma, NSCDC NHQ Abuja and James Ageberu , NPF – EOD HQ Abuja.