The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the Corps’ readiness to protect electoral materials, facilities and other critical assets ahead of the forthcoming Osun election.
The CG gave the assurance during an operational visit to the INEC State Headquarters, where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola.
Prof. Audi reiterated that the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure is a statutory mandate of the NSCDC, stressing that electoral assets fall within the category of assets the Corps is committed to safeguarding.
He assured the REC that NSCDC personnel will work professionally and in synergy with INEC and sister security agencies to secure the electoral environment and enable citizens to exercise their franchise peacefully.
The Commandant General also issued a stern warning to vandals and anyone planning to disrupt the electoral process.
“Anyone who attempts to vandalize assets or interfere with the election will be seriously dealt with,” he warned.
Responding, Mrs. Babalola commended the Commandant General for personally visiting the Commission and for the Corps’ continued support in protecting electoral assets. She reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to a transparent, free and credible election.
The visit further underscores the NSCDC’s readiness to deploy its statutory mandate that underpin the democratic process.