Elochukwu Benjamin
Awka
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, and the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint operations to tackle security threats in the state.
The commitment was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the newly posted Commanding Officer of the 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Onitsha, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Awudu Enyia, to the Anambra State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Maku Olatunde, at the Corps’ headquarters in Awka.
The visit, according to the NSCDC, was aimed at deepening the existing relationship between both security agencies and fostering greater synergy in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
Speaking during the visit, Lt. Col. Enyia stressed the importance of sustained collaboration among security agencies, describing it as essential to addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
He commended the NSCDC for its professionalism and continued efforts in protecting critical national, state, and local government assets and infrastructure, while also expressing appreciation for the warm reception accorded him and his team.
In his response, Commandant Olatunde reiterated the Corps’ commitment to maintaining a robust partnership with the Nigerian Army, noting that intelligence sharing, mutual support, and strategic cooperation remain indispensable in safeguarding lives and property.
He expressed confidence that stronger collaboration between both agencies would further enhance their capacity to combat insecurity and reinforce existing institutional partnerships in Anambra State.
The NSCDC boss also wished the new Commanding Officer a successful and impactful tenure.
Senior officers from both agencies attended the meeting, which ended with the signing of the visitors’ register, exchange of souvenirs, and group photographs.
