The
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
(NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, says the courtesy visit to the
Russian Embassy is to partner with EMERCOM (The Ministry of Civil
Defence Russia), to seek Technical Assistance and areas of mutual
cooperation, and to further strengthen the bilateral relations between
the two Organizations.
In
his remarks, the CG posited that there is a strong need to request for
mutual cooperation with EMERCOM as the Corps is in need of operational
equipment that will enable the NSCDC attain greater heights in
fulfilling the Agency's constitutional mandate.
According
to the Leader of the Corps "we are delighted to seek bilateral
relations with EMERCOM as the facilities needed will boost our efforts
in the discharge of our duties and will greatly enhance our personnel
human capacity".
Gana
pointed out, that the needed Technical Assistance will lead to the
provision of facilities that will really aid in Disaster Management,
especially in the areas of rescue operations orchestrated by both man
made and natural disasters. Surveillance apparatus will also be provided
to aid in monitoring of Oil pipelines, Critical Infrastructure and a
host of other National Assets in very difficult terrains and locations
in the country.
Again,
the relationship will attract the setting up of medical facilities that
will cater for the internally Displaced Persons in their Camps.
It will also boost the number of NSCDC Personnel that will be trained on various human capacity building in Russia.
Responding,
his Excellency Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary NIKOLAY
UDOVICHENKO welcomed the NSCDC Commandant General with open arms, and
noted, that the existing mutual relationship between Nigeria and the
Republic of Russia should continue.
The
Russian Envoy highlighted that his country will like to work closely
with the NSCDC in realising its mandate through the Ministry of Civil
Defence Russia. In this regard, he extended an invitation to the Corps
helmsman to visit Russia to expedite the process of receiving the
Technical Assistance requested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence
Corps.
He
also pledged his country's readiness to assist in the training of the
Officers and Men of the NSCDC in the areas of needed Capacity building.
ACC EMMANUEL OKEH
Head of Press and Public Relations
NSCDC Hq Abuja
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