Nelson Utip
Jonathan Olariche has resumed duty as the 18th State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Akwa Ibom State Command.
Olariche takes over the Akwa Ibom Command from the position of The zonal Commandant in Awka .
In his first briefing to the officer of the Command on Monday , he urged officers and men of the command to rededicate themselves to delivering on the corps’ mandate by showing commitment to duty. He also vowed to protect critical government infrastructure, lives and property of residents.
His speech was titled “Dawn of a New Paradigm,” he said he would operate on a three-point agenda of leadership development, core mandate advancement, and capacity building and empowerment.
The new Commandant called for the cooperation of officers and men of the command to ensure the command achieves the three-point agenda and moves the corps forward.
“To my respected officers and men of the Akwa Ibom State Command, let me be clear: the achievement of this agenda requires an immediate and total shift in mindset.
“We cannot expect new results with old habits. I call on every officer, from the senior management down to the latest recruit, to embrace a spirit of discipline, dedication, and professional renewal.
“Align your attitude with this new paradigm. Let professionalism be your identity, promptness your tradition, and integrity your signature. This Command has a zero-tolerance policy on failure.” He said.
Olariche, during the briefing pledged to clamp down on perpetrators of crime, oil thieves, vandals targeting critical national assets and infrastructure, and criminal elements operating in the state.
He appealed to the people of Akwa Ibom State for support and collaboration with the command by informing the Command of criminal elements in the society for a safer society.
“Security is a collective responsibility. Our doors are ever open for constructive collaboration, intelligence sharing, and mutual respect.” He concluded.
