The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has re-emphasized the Corps’ strategic role in strengthening the pillars of national security, particularly through its growing involvement in aviation security.
CSC Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in a statement, said it described it as one of the most sensitive domains in Nigeria’s security landscape.
According to the statement, Prof. Audi stated this while delivering a keynote address at the Aviation Security Stakeholders’ Engagement held at the Dr. John Ade Abolurin Auditorium, NSCDC National Headquarters, Sauka, Abuja.
It said the Commandant General highlighted the critical link between aviation safety and national stability.
Professor Audi noted that national security is a shared responsibility that requires unwavering synergy among all stakeholders, stressing that the NSCDC, by virtue of its mandate, plays a vital role in securing aviation infrastructure, gathering actionable intelligence, conducting surveillance, and responding to emergencies—functions that directly contribute to the stability and safety of the nation.
“Security is everybody’s business, and aviation security is national security,”; the CG asserted. “We must build stronger alliances, standardize our operations, and proactively engage in intelligence-led strategies.”;
He urged all stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, security outfits, and aviation partners, to commit to sustained collaboration and information sharing in the face of evolving threats.
The engagement provided a platform to strengthen cooperation and ensure a unified national strategy for the protection of critical assets and public safety across Nigeria’s aviation corridors.
