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By <\/em>Samuel Ike, Abuja <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has flagged off a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of the Female Special Force (FSF) in Abuja, aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and enhancing evidence-based research capabilities among officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The workshop, which brought together State Commanders and selected officers from across the country, is designed to improve operational delivery, intelligence gathering, and strategic decision-making within the Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Audi stressed the critical role of women in promoting sustainable peace and national security. He noted that the initiative is in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the NSCDC Gender Policy, both of which advocate gender inclusion, equal opportunities, and the integration of women into security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the NSCDC boss, women are not merely beneficiaries of security initiatives but active contributors to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, intelligence gathering, and national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWomen are not merely beneficiaries of security; they are active contributors to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, intelligence gathering, and national security,\u201d he said, while assuring the Female Special Force of the management\u2019s continued support and commitment to strengthening the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In her welcome address, the National Commander of the Female Special Force, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Imonikhe Oluwakemi, reaffirmed the unit\u2019s dedication to the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) and the adoption of data-driven intelligence to improve operational outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She emphasized that the workshop would further equip participants with the skills required to respond effectively to emerging security challenges and contribute meaningfully to the Corps\u2019 mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also speaking, the Head of the Critical Thinking, Research and Innovation Unit (CTRIU), ACC Dr. Ogunshola Folashade, underscored the importance of critical thinking, innovation, and technological integration in contemporary security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She noted that modern security management requires a combination of tactical expertise, strategic intelligence, and research-based approaches to effectively address evolving threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event attracted goodwill messages from representatives of sister security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Federal Fire Service, all of whom commended the NSCDC for its commitment to empowering female personnel and promoting inclusive security governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony climaxed with the presentation of performance awards to outstanding Female Special Force State Commanders from Benue, Kebbi, Edo, and Bayelsa States in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of the unit and the Corps\u2019 operational objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Samuel Ike, Abuja The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has flagged off a two-day capacity-building workshop for members…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":28734,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pages"],"yoast_head":"\n