The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has received the draft copy of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), meant for Nigeria’s School Security and Emergency Response Centre.
This is contained in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja, by Mr Olusola Odumosu, Director Public Relations, NSCDC.
Odumosu said that the Commandant General (CG) of the corps, Ahmed Audi, while receiving the draft copy of the SOP appreciated the committee for their dedication and timely feedback.
Audi noted that a centre could not run without guiding rules, and therefore commending the committee’s dedication and commitment which led to the timely completion of the given assignment.
“I will study the SOP carefully and I hope it stands the test of time,” he said.
The CG promised to engage other stakeholders involved in the safe schools project for their inputs and contributions towards confronting threats and attacks on the nation’s educational institutions.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Committee, Prof Terhemba Tyoor, while presenting the draft SOP, disclosed that the document was divided into eight sections which dealt with different operational methodologies and procedures among others.
Tyoor expressed hope that the corps would be pleased with the draft document, adding that the team was dedicated in ensuring standard measures in safe guarding schools in the country.
He added, that there was need to bring together stakeholders from the Police, Department of State Security (DSS), Nigerian Army, Federal Ministry of Education, among others, to make positive inputs as proposed.
The Chairman appreciated the corps for their keen interest in the development and seamless take-off of the centre.
