By Daniel Ayantoye | Oyo
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Micheal Adaralewa has advised Nigerians to be more vigilant as they go about their activities during the festive season.
This was made known in a statement by the Command’s PRO, Olúwolé Olusegun made available to National Telescope on Friday, December 3, 2021.
According to the statement, the Commandant gave the advice while playing host of the South West zonal Cordinators of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Akiode Saheed.
The statement read, “The South West Zonal Coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Akiode Saheed have commended the effort of officers and men of Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command in fighting crimes and responding to emergency across the state.
“He gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, CC Micheal Adaralewa at the State Command Headquatrs, old Nitel building, Agodi, Ibadan.
“He added that disaster managers of the NSCDC are very active, passionate, hardworking and pro-active in discharging their duties whenever NSCDC is contacted for natural and man- made disaster. He appreciated the Commandant and his staff for the support given to NEMA and promised to sustain the
goodwill through partnership in training and simulation exercise.
“Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal. Adaralewa appreciated the Zonal coordinator of NEMA and promised to sustain and strengthen the existing relationship between NSCDC and NEMA in the state and used the opportunity to call on NEMA and other emergency responder to support Oyo NSCDC in campaign again bush burning, careless handling of fire at home, electrical equipment at home and offices.
“The state Commandant stated further that his officers and men in disaster management, Counter Terrorist unit and CBRNE have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to rescue and prevent emergency .
“The visitors later showcased one of their vehicles with facilities for rescue to Oyo NSCDC Commandant and his management team
“Commandant Adaralewa urged the government and good people of Oyo State to support NSCDC with information and logistics for Emergency rescue as well as fight crime and criminality in the state.
“He also advised the good people of Oyo state to be vigilant and stay cleared of criminal acts during this season and later gave out the control room numbers to call during security and disaster as follow: 08062384818, 08077513995, 09055533303.”