The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has granted 20 operation licences to new private security practitioners to operate in Nigeria.
The Commandant-General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, charged them to contribute to the fight against insecurity by providing credible intelligence and information to security agencies.
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Audi said following the spread of insecurity in the country, all hands must be on deck to proffer solutions to the security challenges confronting the nation.
Audi said: “The position which you occupy as private guards companies is very central and germane to the corporate existence of this nation.
“We want to issue licences to people who have a track record of being impeccable in character. I want to believe you’ll continue to be of high integrity and by extension, good ambassador of the Corp.
“We shall not hesitate to wield the big hammer from any company whose directors depart from the good character which forms the basis for the grant of these licenses.
“While I appreciate your instincts in ensuring the process, kindly note that the licence is not for business profit alone but an opportunity for you to contribute your quota to the development of this nation” he warned.
