The Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Augustine Padonu has called for effective collaboration between the command and the Police command in combating criminal acts and illegal mining activities in the state.
The Commandant made the call during a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner, CP Adebola .A. Hamzat, on Tuesday at the Police Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
According to him, the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the NSCDC and the state command of the police to combat crime, illegal mining activities and others.
Commandant Padonu who acknowledged the strong bond and collaboration currently existing between the NSCDC and the Police in State expressed his appreciation for the joint efforts of the security chiefs in the state, emphasizing the importance of their collaboration in maintaining peace and security.
Commandant Padonu while highlighting the need for assistance from the Commissioner of Police in the area of training, recognizing the significance of continuous professional development, sought the support of the Police in enhancing the knowledge and skills of NSCDC personnel.
“I am here to seek the collaboration of the Police in combating illegal mining activities in the state. Illegal mining poses a threat to the environment and security, and the joint efforts of the NSCDC and the Police can effectively address this challenge.”
Responding, the Commissioner of Police CP Adebola Hamzat expressed his appreciation for the synergy among security agencies in Oyo State, just as he commended the existing collaboration in the two agencies.
He stated, “I have not seen such collaboration elsewhere.”
The Commissioner emphasized the importance of fostering a harmonious working relationship, emphasizing that there should be no inferiority or superiority complexes among the security agencies.
CP Hamzat shared his insights on the four approaches that have been tried in a progressive order, namely the organizational approach, government approach, society approach, and essence approach.
” The essence approach integrates the other three approaches and incorporates the spiritual dimension, bringing a holistic perspective to security challenges.”
Furthermore, the Commissioner assured Commandant Padonu of his commitment to assist in the area of training. He emphasized that training programs can serve as platforms to unite and bring officers of lower ranks together from both the NSCDC and the Police.
CP Hamzat then proposed sport as another means of fostering collaboration and synergy among the lower ranks of the security agencies.
Highlight of the visit was exchange of plaques as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation.
