Security experts have called on the Federal Government to urgently increase the manpower of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen its operational capacity and enhance the effective delivery of its statutory duties.
The call was made by Professor Tyoor Fredrick Terhemba during a lecture at the Dr. Ade Abolurin (Rtd) Auditorium, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, as part of activities marking World Civil Defence Day 2026.
Speaking on the theme, “Managing Environmental Risk for a Resilient Future: A Civil Defence Perspective,” Prof. Tyoor stressed that the NSCDC, as a member of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO), plays a critical role in mitigating environmental hazards, disaster management, and protecting national assets.
“The most vital national assets and infrastructure of any nation are its human resources, utilities, and property. The NSCDC is at the heart of protecting these invaluable resources,” he said. “This underscores the urgent need to increase personnel to meet international standards of civil defence and policing.”
Prof. Tyoor further advocated for an upsurge in recruitment, noting, “The task ahead of the Corps is enormous, and scaling up manpower is essential for the effective discharge of its mandate.”
The lecture, described by participants as the first of its kind in the history of the service, formed part of the week-long World Civil Defence Day program, which will culminate on Friday with a grand finale at the NSCDC National Headquarters Parade Ground.
In his remarks, NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, commended the guest lecturer for his “incisive presentation” and supported the call for increased manpower.
He added, “To effectively manage environmental risks, we must upscale intelligence and continuously strengthen our operational capacity. The NSCDC will not relent in the discharge of its core mandate.”
