{"id":8440,"date":"2025-05-13T11:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=8440"},"modified":"2025-05-13T11:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:40:25","slug":"nscdc-jigawa-welcomes-new-state-commandant-tasks-personnel-to-prioritize-security-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=8440","title":{"rendered":"NSCDC JIGAWA WELCOMES NEW STATE COMMANDANT, TASKS PERSONNEL TO PRIORITIZE SECURITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has officially welcomed a new State Commandant, Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, who assumed duty on Friday, 9th May, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commandant Bodinga hails from Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Over the years, he has participated in numerous professional courses and trainings both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drills and Parade with the Nigerian Army 4th Battalion Guards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) at the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Center, Jaji<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership in Security Course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Mambilla, Jos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arms Training at the Nigerian Prisons Service, Owerri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential Skills for Effective Service Delivery at the NSCDC Academy, Sauka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity and Disaster Management in collaboration with UNDP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership and Supervisory Management (UNDP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAPID Emergency Management Assistance Program in Bucharest, Romania (2023), focusing on post-COVID-19 resilience strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also holds a Certificate in Intelligence Operations from the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS). Commandant Bodinga has played active roles in numerous joint operations that furthered the NSCDC\u2019s mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His professional affiliations include membership in several national committees and associations. He notably served on the organizing committee for Nigeria\u2019s 62nd Independence Anniversary and was the Head of the Federal Establishment Association in Lokoja, Kogi State. He has received various accolades, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legislative Writers Forum Award, National Assembly, Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Letter of Recommendation from former CG Ade Abolurin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NSCDC Arms Squad Unit Award of Commendation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hobbies include reading, parading, and traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before his current appointment, Commandant Bodinga held several strategic positions across Nigeria, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the FCT Secondary and University Education Boards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSO, National Hajj\/Christian Pilgrimage Commissions, Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liaison Officer to the FCT Minister<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Surveillance, Private Guard Company, FCT Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acting Divisional Officer, Bwari Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat Coordinator, FCT Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Anti-Vandal Unit, Akwa Ibom Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of CNAI, Zamfara Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Training and Operations, Zamfara Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Operations, FCT Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second-in-Command, Kogi State Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this wealth of experience, his deployment to Jigawa State signals the Corps\u2019 dedication to strengthening internal security and enhancing service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the brief handover ceremony at the Command Headquarters in Dutse, Commandant Bodinga expressed gratitude to the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged to collaborate with other security agencies, traditional institutions, and stakeholders to safeguard lives and property in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am committed to upholding the NSCDC\u2019s core mandates, particularly in the areas of critical infrastructure protection, disaster response, and community-based security. Together with my officers and men, we will intensify efforts to maintain peace and order across Jigawa State,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outgoing Commandant, Muhammad Danjuma (CC), represented by the Command&#8217;s 2iC, DCC Mikeal Olufunso Oyewole, praised the personnel for their dedication and encouraged them to give the same cooperation and support to the new Commandant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NSCDC Jigawa State Command reassures the good people of Jigawa State of its unwavering commitment to professionalism, transparency, and proactive security services under the new leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has officially welcomed a new State Commandant, Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, who assumed duty on Friday, 9th May, 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