The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Thursday, said it has issued operational licenses to 41 new private guard companies.
The NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The statement quoted the Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, as tasking the PGCs to operate within a national framework in contributing to the peace and security of the nation.
The statement read, “Use your experience to promote public interest and socioeconomic growth, which only thrive in a crime-free environment.
“As you join the league of players in this industry, you should not compromise standards. The provisions of thePGC Actand regulation must be strictly adhered to.�?
He warned that “national security must not be sacrificed on the altar of pursuit for business profit,�? adding that “companies who violate the ethical codes of operation would be sanctioned and penalised accordingly.�?
The NSCDC helmsman called on the operators to ensure prompt submission of security reports and to constantly share intelligence with the corps.
The guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Obidah Ethan, in a lecture organised as part of orientation for the new entrants, asserted that PGCs had a major role to place to check security threats in the country.
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