Assistant Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Shehu Magaji Tunga, has visited the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida in his Hill-top residence in Minna, Niger State.
The NSCDC Zone 4 which Tunga oversees comprises Kwara and Niger states.
The NSCDC zonal public relations officer, Abdullahi Mohammed said, Tunga who was recently redeployed to Zone 4 of the corps, paid homage to Babangida on Friday.
The zonal commander said he visited the former military president in his residence, “as a mark of respect to his iconic personality and recognition of his legacies, national contributions and particularly his exceptional support to the corps.”
He used the occasion to restate the commitment of the NSCDC to protecting the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure.
“This task is indeed enormous and we need support for the corps particularly as the corps is witnessing unprecedented transformation under the leadership of Dr Abubakar Audi. To this end, Your Excellency, I am here today with my management team to tap from your wealth of experience, seek your continuous fatherly blessings, guidance and support to the corps,” Tunga said.
He prayed God to grant Babangida more wisdom, sound health and long life to sustain the good work and services he has been doing for the nation.
In his response, Gen Babangida assured the zonal commander of his blessings and continuous support to NSCDC.
“ Indeed, I am glad you are here with your management team. Your corps is doing so much and I can assure you that you are home away from home ACG Tunga. We will give you all the support you need to succeed in carrying out your assignment in Zone 4 Minna,” Babangida said.
