The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, Olusola Odumosu, PhD, has identified peace, tolerance, and compassion as the essential ingredients for national cohesion and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Speaking on Friday at the Command’s annual Islamic Lecture held at the Wuse Zone 5 headquarters, Odumosu emphasized that the Corps’ mandate extends beyond the protection of critical national assets to include the holistic welfare of its personnel and the communities they serve.
Support for Widows and the Less Privileged
As part of the Command’s Ramadan traditions, the event featured the distribution of foodstuffs and cash gifts to the widows of fallen officers and other less privileged individuals. Odumosu described the gesture not as an act of charity, but as a “moral obligation” and a sign of institutional gratitude for the sacrifices made by gallant officers and their families.
”Supporting [the widows] is a mark of institutional gratitude,” the Commandant stated. He urged the beneficiaries to view the gifts as a token of solidarity, acknowledging that while material support cannot solve every challenge, it serves as a reassurance that they are not forgotten by the service.
A Call for Community Action
The FCT helmsman used the platform to challenge wealthy residents of the Federal Capital Territory to look beyond the month of Ramadan in their philanthropy.
”There are always people with diverse needs in our midst,” Odumosu noted, encouraging citizens to make it a point of duty to reach out to the needy at all times to foster a spirit of shared responsibility.
Lessons in Legacy
The event featured two prominent guest lectures aimed at personal and professional development:
- “Legacy Towards Your Heirs” delivered by Shuaib Mustapha, SAN.
- “What Will You Be Remembered For?” delivered by Bar. Fatima Oyarebu.
The Commandant commended the resource persons for reminding personnel of the importance of love and tolerance within the family unit, which he described as the foundation of societal success. He concluded by urging all NSCDC personnel to internalize these lessons in their daily interactions and service to humanity.