Civil Defence Urges Peace, Tolerance To Strengthen National Unity

Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Olusola Odumosu,  has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and compassion as key drivers of national cohesion and sustainable development.

He made the call during this year’s annual Islamic lecture and distribution of palliatives to widows of fallen officers and the less privileged, held at the command’s headquarters in Abuja.

The event, according to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSC Monica Ojobi, a longstanding practice of the corps during the Ramadan, reflected its commitment to the welfare of personnel and the communities they serve.

Odumosu noted that the Ramadan is a period for preaching love and reaching out to the less privileged, adding that the FCT command seized the occasion to provide foodstuff and cash gifts for widows of fallen officers and other vulnerable members of society.

“The widows of our gallant officers sacrificed alongside their spouses in the service to the nation. Supporting them is not charity, but a moral obligation and a mark of institutional gratitude,” he said.

While calling on privileged residents to extend similar gestures beyond the Ramadan, the FCT commandant emphasised that the corps’ duties go beyond safeguarding lives and critical assets, but include caring for the welfare of officers, their families and the communities they serve.

He urged all personnel to internalise lessons of love, tolerance and compassion in their homes, workplaces and social interactions.

Odumosu prayed for God’s blessings on everyone involved in the initiative, hoping their efforts inspire continued service to humanity.