By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola and the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have identified welfare as a necessary ingredient for motivation.
They stated this on Tuesday at the commissioning of a newly reconstructed parade ground and staff quarters at the corps National Headquarters, Sauka and Mabushi.
Specifically, the minister said the CG stood out in his strategy of motivating staff.
He commended the CG for transforming the corps to a reasonable standard.
He said welfare packages have a way of encouraging the staff to perform their best.
“The staff quarters will help the officers to be comfortable and to focus on their duty.
“I would like to commend the CG for motivating his staff. This also shows the commitment of the govt in ensuring welfare of officers and to encourage them in their duties.
Speaking on the project, the Commandant General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, said the project gives him great pleasure to welcome the minister to the commissioning of yet another set of landmark projects at the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
“The projects include the remodelled Parade Ground and Staff Quarters.
Honourable Minster, Distinguished Guests, without sounding immodest, part of my vision for the Corps is not only to improve on existing facilities, but to develop new ones that would add value in our quest for better performance.
“This informed our decision to reconstruct the old parade ground and build new staff residential quarters being commissioned today.
“It is worthy of note that the remodelled parade ground was in a state of disrepair unbefitting of the standard the Corps has carved for itself. To correct this, I undertook an inspection of the parade ground to get first-hand knowledge of the exact situation and what needed to be done to put it in good shape to enable it measure up to the desired standard befitting of the Corps we are envisioning.
“You will recall that the old parade ground was not as spacious as it is now while there was no provision for VIP Stand and the fact that the initial ground was a bit difficult for effective training, drills, parade etc. However, today the remodelled parade ground has been further expanded with a secured VIP Stand, a Standard Saluting Dais and a classy ground among other facilities befitting of a standard parade ground.
“You will agree with me that this parade ground is multipurpose but is specially developed to serve the purpose of drills, parade and other training needs of the Corps as we continue to take additional measures aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Corps.
He said “the Staff Residential Quarters on the other hand is in furtherance of our staff welfare programme aimed at ensuring the provision of shelter towards ameliorating the housing needs of our personnel and capable of further boosting the morale of personnel in an effort to enhance productivity and better performance.
“Honourable Minister, Distinguished Guests, we are determined and remain resolute in our resolve to pursue our vision of developing policies, projects and programmes aimed at motivating our personnel for operational efficiency/better performance especially at this challenging moment where we need to do everything humanly possible to tackle the emerging security threat in the Country.”
