As part of the activities to commemorate the 2024 World Civil Defence Day, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command on Thursday carried out a Route March from the State Command to Mokola Roundabout, followed by a community service of environmental sanitation at Mokola Roundabout.
The theme of the 2024 World Civil Defence Day is “HONOUR HEROES AND PROMOTE SAFETY SKILLS.”
In line with this theme, the NSCDC State Command demonstrated its commitment to promoting safety skills and environmental sanitation in the community.
Led by the State Commandant, Commandant Augustine Padonu, officers and men of the corps participated in the Route March and the cleaning exercise, where they swept the whole environment around Mokola Roundabout using brooms and other cleaning equipment.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in the state, Mr Abdul-Mojid Mogbonjubola, declared the exercise opened and expressed his surprise and delight at seeing officers and men of the corps engaging in such an exercise.
Mogbonjubola in his statement emphasized the importance of proper sanitation in reducing the risk of diseases and infections, improving air and water quality, and fostering a sense of pride and belonging within communities, just as he urged the commandant to make the exercise a continuous one.
In his speech, the State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, expressed the corps’ commitment to promoting environmental sanitation and safety skills in the community. He said, “We are proud to be part of this initiative, and we will continue to work towards making our community a cleaner and safer place for all.”
“NSCDC, Oyo State Command, is committed to promoting safety skills and environmental sanitation in the community. Today’s event is a testament to that commitment and a reminder of the importance of working together to build a safer and healthier community for all.
The Route March and community service exercise were well-attended by officers and men of the NSCDC Oyo State Command, as well as members of the community who came out to show their support and participation.
