*NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS KANO STATE COMMAND*
*NSCDC Celebrates International Civil Defence Day in Kano with Road walk to sensitize the Public*
It’s a world CIVIL DEFENCE Day today with the state Commandant, NSCDC Kano command,*Comdt Shafi’u Abdulmumini* participating in a road walk aimed at enlightening the public about the pivotal role which NSCDC has been playing in the maintenance of law and order. The trek which covered some kilometers was also participated by senior management staff and officers and men in company of the command’s band crew entertaining personnel.
Addressing officers and men shortly after the road walk and in tune with this year’s THEME *”Civil Defence, guarantee of security for the population”* Comdt Shafi’u assured residents of Kano that the Corps operatives will continue to work efficiently in ensuring safety of lives and property particularly now that Ramadan fast has begun. “We’ll also redouble efforts in ensuring protection of critical national assets and infrastructure”, Comdt Shafi’u said.
Series of activities have been lined up to celebrate the international civil defence day in Kano, with a special prayers offered at the Jum’at mosque yesterday in Kwankwasiyya City led by the chief Imam of the mosque, Barrister Sheikh Habibu Dan Almajiri asking Almighty Allah to guide, strengthen and protect the personnel of the Corps in the discharge of their duties. There’s also going to be a special church service on Sunday.
The objective of the celebration of international civil defence day is to among things:
Raise awareness about disaster preparedness, prevention and response
2 foster community participation and engagement in emergency response measures
3 Highlight the role of civil defence in ensuring public safety.
4 Recognize and appreciate the dedication of officers towards the Corps mission.
