By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, has sought stronger collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance intelligence sharing, crime prevention and security operations across the state.The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole Emmanuel, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Mr Ahmed Usman, at his office along Old Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commandant Sotiyo said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the two agencies and identifying additional areas of cooperation that would improve security and law enforcement operations in Ekiti State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the EFCC for its proactive efforts in combating financial crimes, noting that effective collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies remained essential to addressing emerging security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NSCDC Commandant highlighted the Corps’ statutory responsibilities, particularly the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), as well as its capacity to respond promptly to emergencies across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He appealed to the EFCC to sustain and deepen its partnership with the NSCDC, stressing that stronger inter agency cooperation would contribute significantly to creating a safer and more secure environment for residents of Ekiti State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responding, Usman commended the NSCDC for its support in protecting EFCC facilities before and after the commencement of the Commission’s operations in the state.He acknowledged the existing synergy between both organisations, particularly in their operational engagements, and called for the partnership to be further strengthened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Zonal Director specifically advocated increased intelligence sharing and joint training programmes, noting that enhanced cooperation among security and law enforcement agencies would strengthen crime prevention and improve the overall security architecture of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visit ended with the presentation of a commemorative plaque to the Acting Zonal Director by Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole Emmanuel as a symbol of the growing partnership between the NSCDC and EFCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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