Commander John Onoja Attah of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshal has described his recent recognition at the 2025 Silent Heroes Awards as a testament to the renewed drive and visionary leadership of Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s renewed drive and visionary leadership at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His words: \u201cThis recognition is not just personal; it is symbolic of the renewed energy within the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps under the visionary leadership of our Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI dedicate this honour to him for designing a security architecture that is yielding practical results, especially in the mining sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He called for enhanced collaboration, intelligence sharing, and mutual respect among all security agencies, stressing that economic sabotage cannot be defeated in silos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe fight against illegal mining and other forms of economic sabotage requires a united front \u2014 one driven by trust, intelligence sharing, and mutual respect among all arms of our national security apparatus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attah added that Nigeria\u2019s security architecture must expand to include local communities and development institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet this moment serve as a clarion call to all stakeholders: the time has come to deepen synergy across sectors of national development, especially between security agencies, ministries, and local communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commander Attah received the Security Heroism Award at the 2025 edition of the Silent Heroes Awards, held in Abuja on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event focused on the sacrifices of frontline officers and professionals whose work rarely makes headlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attah\u2019s recognition comes amid increased scrutiny of illegal mining activities across mineral-rich corridors in Nigeria, where he has led a sustained clampdown \u2014 earning both resistance and commendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony attracted top dignitaries from the security, political, and development sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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