The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has had great leaders who had made tremendous contributions in the enhancement and modernization of the body.
The NSCDC was officially created and registered as paramilitary agencies in 2003, and it has risen to occupy an important position in the internal security architecture of Nigeria under the guidance of its Commandant Generals.
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List of All Commandant Generals of NSCDC Since 2003
| No | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abiola Aturamu | 2004–2005 |
| 2 | Adewale John Abolurin | 2005–2015 |
| 3 | Abdullahi Gana Mahammadu | 2015 – February 2021 |
| 4 | Ahmed Abubakar Audi | February 2021 - Present |
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Who Was The First Commandant General of NSCDC?
Abiola Aturamu was the first Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) between 2004 and 2005.
His leadership came at a critical juncture after the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Act was enacted in 2003, which had legally established the functions of the NSCDC in civil security and defense in Nigeria.
Ituramu faced the task of organizing and placing the corps in a manner that would fit its new role after the law came into effect.
Aturamu’s era was characterized by the transformation of the NSCDC from an ad hoc uncoordinated civil defense voluntary society into an elite paramilitary organization.
The foundation that was laid under his watch was crucial in establishing appropriate administrative structures, operational procedures, and the overall system in which the Corps would function in the future.
While Aturamus was in office, protection of national key assets like oil pipelines and electricity masts was one of the main objectives of NSCDC. Those assets were always prone to vandalism and operations targets toward them were commissioned by Aturamu.
He also made certain that NSCDC was recognized as an organization that cares for national interests and assets, specifically in the oil sector.
Under this leadership, measures were taken to ensure that officers were trained on how to handle disasters and internal security issues.
Even though the NSCDC was in its infancy, these early training activities prepared the organization for any future crisis response and disaster management activities, thus enhancing the capacity of the Corps to save lives and properties in times of emergencies.
Abiola Aturamu’s time in office was short but succeeded in laying the foundations of NSCDC as an agency of national security management.
His tenure created a conducive environment for progression and development placing the Corps in a position to cope with bigger security and civil defense concerns in Nigeria.
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NSCDC Current Commandant: Ahmed Abubakar Audi
The current Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, was appointed in 2021. His administration has been geared towards modernizing the Corps and increasing its ability to respond to internal security threats.
During his tenure unprecedented focus has been put on improving the welfare of personnel, strengthening operational capacity, and working in harmony with sister security services.
In this regard, Dr. Audi has embarked on reforms addressing issues of professionalism within the Corps and the menace of vandalism, terrorism and insecurity in the country.
His administration has received praises due to improved health care services, housing, and making changes to pay grades to motivate and uplift the fighters’ spirits.
One of the remarkable strides made by dr. EXW Audi is the continuous modernization of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps operations.
This entails providing the Corps with current means of communication, monitoring systems, and technology-based operation systems to ensure effectiveness in fighting internal threats especially terrorism, kidnapping, and vandalism.
This notable growth of the Corps has occurred under the leadership of Dr. Audi who has enabled the organization to structurally fit within Nigeria’s national security.
