By Sonanriwo Ikupayi, Ado Ekiti<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly appointed Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole Emmanuel, has assumed duty with a call on officers and men of the Command to uphold discipline, professionalism, teamwork and unwavering commitment to duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotiyo gave the charge on Monday, September 14, 2026, while addressing personnel during the Command\u2019s parade at the State Command Headquarters in Ekiti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commandant stressed the need for officers and men to work together as a united team and remain committed to the core mandate of the Corps. He noted that discipline, professionalism, teamwork and dedication were essential to effective security operations and quality service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have to be selfless and more dedicated to our duties, while exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism in service delivery,\u201d he told the personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotiyo also warned officers and men against complacency, urging them to demonstrate integrity, responsibility and respect for the rules guiding the operations of the Corps. He said every personnel had a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the protection of lives, property and critical national assets in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of his immediate administrative engagements, the Commandant commenced a series of meetings with heads of departments and units across the Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meetings are designed to enable him to familiarise himself with the various departments, review their activities, identify operational challenges and explore measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commandant said the engagements would also provide an opportunity to strengthen coordination among the different units and establish clear priorities for the Command under his leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He reiterated his commitment to building a more disciplined, united and result oriented Command, while ensuring that personnel remain responsive to the security needs of residents and communities across Ekiti State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotiyo urged the personnel to embrace teamwork and maintain a strong sense of duty, assuring them that his administration would encourage professionalism, accountability and effective service delivery in the discharge of the NSCDC mandate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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