By Okosun Dennis
The Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command, Ayeni Paul Kolawole has paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Barabutemegha Jason Gbasa in his office at Apapa in Lagos State.
During the visit, the Commandant pledges to intensify, solidify and cement the already existing synergy and collaboration between the two security agencies with a view to having better Synergy between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Navy in Lagos State.
He further stated that such synergy would ensure continuous professional and quality collaboration in order to ensure that the security of lives and properties; the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure belonging to the Federal, State, and Local Governments in the state are guaranteed and protected.
In addition, he explained that there would be robust, rigorous, and holistic pipeline protection and monitoring in the state, and sought for the unflinching military support and cordial relationship in joint operations in a bid to eradicate all forms of vandalism leading to economic sabotage in the state.
The Commandant also used the opportunity to congratulate the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, and the Nigerian Navy on the reception ceremony of the hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel, NNS LANA on May 17, 2021, at NNS Beecroft Parade Ground, Apapa, Lagos.
On his part, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Barabutemegha Jason Gbasa promised to improve on the already existing cordial and harmonious relationship between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Navy in Lagos state.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) however, opined that it is important to deal with the bad eggs within the agencies so as stop them from destroying the good image of our security organizations and the nation at large.
He emphasised and affirmed that the NSCDC is a significant force to reckon with in the protection of critical national assets; infrastructure and the protection of lives and property amongst others; calling for the concentration on the protection of oil pipelines in areas where we have joint operations such as Atlascove and other areas including the Apapa axis in the state.
Finally, Rear Admiral Gbasa charged the Commandant to continue to ensure the fulfillment of its statutory functions and mandate in Lagos State.
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