The Rivers State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Basil Igwebueze has called for the strengthening of existing relationship between the State Command of the NSCDC and 6 Division Nigerian Army.
The Commandant made this call as he led management staff of his command on a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam.
A statement by Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Iweha Ikedichi said the Commandant described the relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Civil Defense Corps as that of a Father and Son.
He noted with appreciation, the multiple roles the military has played in mentoring officers and men of the corps especially in the area of training as he pledged the cooperation of the command whenever calls for assistance arises.
The General Officer Commanding(GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army Major General Jamal Abdussalam appreciated the Commandant for the visit and described the relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Civil Defense Corps as historical, noting that the corps has grown to be a reliable ally.
He commended the level of professionalism exhibited by the corps especially amongst the officers cadre and urged the Commandant to motivate them to improve.
The GOC pledged the commitment of the Division towards assisting the Corps when the need arises; as was the case when personnel of the Corps came under attack in Emuoha Local Government Area Council.
He recalled the quick intervention of soldiers on duty not too far away who confronted the criminals.
He called for sharing of intelligence between the two agencies and equally enjoined the Commandant to feel free to utilise recreational facilities within the cantonment in order to cement further the good relationship between the 2 services.
