The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has promoted 113 Deputy Commandants (DCCs) to the rank of full Corps Commandant (CC), marking a significant morale boost within the paramilitary agency.
Among the beneficiaries of the promotion is CC Ngozi Theodora Okeke, who has expressed gratitude and excitement over her elevation, describing it as a major milestone in her professional career.
The promotion ceremony took place on Thursday at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja, where the newly promoted officers were formally decorated.
Speaking at the event, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Audi, disclosed that some of the promoted officers had remained on the same rank for between eight and ten years. He attributed the breakthrough to the support and magnanimity of the Minister of Interior and his team, who approved the clearing of the backlog of long-overdue promotions.
Professor Audi further assured personnel that more promotions would follow in subsequent exercises, in line with the Minister’s commitment to addressing stagnation within the Corps.
Reacting to her promotion, Commandant Okeke expressed appreciation to the NSCDC leadership and pledged to continue upholding the ethics, discipline, and core values of the Corps. She noted that the elevation would further inspire her dedication to service.
An accomplished officer and seasoned public relations professional, Okeke is also an established author, with published works by Trafford Publishing Company, Philadelphia, USA, and Amazon.com, alongside three unpublished manuscripts.
Hailing from Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Okeke obtained her secondary education in Agbor, Delta State. She holds a National Certificate in Education (NCE) from Agbor College of Education and a Diploma in Journalism from the Independent Journalism Centre, Ogba, Lagos.
Her academic qualifications also include a BSc in Marketing from Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic; an MSc in Marketing (Public Relations) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; and a BSc/B.Ed in Political Science and Education Management from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. She is currently a PhD research student in Peace and Conflict Studies at the Federal University, Lokoja.
Okeke has also undergone extensive professional training in intelligence, forensic studies, crisis management, counter-terrorism, peace and reconciliation, and public relations, both locally and internationally.
Her career within the NSCDC spans several commands across the country, including Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Kwara, Niger, Gombe, Nasarawa, Osun, and Kogi states. She has served in various capacities such as Public Relations Officer, Divisional Officer, Divisional Intelligence Officer, Head of Department Technical Services, Crisis Management, Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Human Trafficking, and currently as Head of Department, Private Guard Companies (PGC) at the Kogi State Command in Lokoja.
Commandant Okeke is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Association of Women Journalists, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), Chartered Institute of Public Relations (UK), and Security Forensic Studies Nigeria.
The promotion exercise is widely seen as a step toward strengthening morale and operational efficiency within the NSCDC.
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