In a bid to address the housing need of officers and men, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, the Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, has performed, ground breaking ceremony of five hundred and fifty housing scheme in Sokoto State.

He restated, his commitment towards improving the welfare of personnel, which housing forms part of it.

According to him, the mass housing project, which spanned 31.070 Hectares of land, at Milgoma Community, in Bodinga LGA opposite the runway of the Sultan Abubakar the third International Airport Sokoto will contain 550 units of befitting accommodation to ameliorate the housing challenge being faced by officers and men of the Sokoto State Command.

He reiterated that a well motivated staff is usually an asset to any organisation and the Corps Management under his leadership will continue to upscale staff welfare through various life changing projects as motivation for efficient service delivery at all times.

According to him, what we are witnessing today is in furtherance of my vision to prioritize the ywelfare of officers and men of the Corps.

In his words, it also forms part of his vision to address the housing deficit in the Corps by making house ownership more accessible and affordable to personnel of the Corps with an easy and convenient payment plan.

He said the Corps’ leadership under his watch has put in place an integrated development plans/programmes towards addressing the housing needs of staff across board.

Audi assured that this is a phased project which will be replicated in all State Commands and the Federal Capital Territory in our deliberate attempt to further enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

He explained that in an attempt to bring this vision to fruition, the Corps has engaged Messrs. Tunkey Projects Limited, a reputable developer and project consultants for the construction of 550 Housing Units to ameliorate the housing challenge being faced by officers and men of the Sokoto State Command.

Audi expressed optimism that when completed, the project will be an additional boost to the morale of staff to deliver on the Corps’ mandate.

The Corps Chief appreciated the uncommon kind gesture of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, for his magnanimity and express approval given for the allocation of Hectares of land at Milgoma Community, in Bodinga L.G.A including waiver of the payment of compensation on the land.

He eulogised the Governor for being physically present at the event to perform the groundbreaking ceremony.

According to him, the gesture goes further to prove His Excellency’s commitment and determination towards enhancement of peace and security in Sokoto State, by constantly supporting activities and operations of Security Agencies, particularly the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the State.

He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to the enhancement of peace and security to engender socio-economic development of our dear Country.

To this end, he said the Corps has continued to ensure effective synergy with the Military, Police and other Sister Agencies to bring to an end, the spate of insecurity occasioned, by the nefarious activities of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, insurgents, farmers/herders clashes, ethno-religious crises.

He spoke through Deputy Commandant General, Administration, Zakari Ningi, saying he remained steadfast in the collective resolve to address the prevailing security situation in the Country.

This is contained in a statement by Director, Public Relations
NSCDC, DCC Olusola Odumosu.