Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has called for peace, tolerance, and compassion as vital ingredients for national cohesion and sustainable development.
Odumosu made the call during the Command’s annual Islamic lecture and distribution of palliatives to widows of fallen officers and other less privileged persons, held at the FCT Command Headquarters in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
In a statement signed by DSC Monica Ojobi, the FCT CDPRO, Odumosu said the programme, held annually during Ramadan, reflects the Corps’ commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families. He explained that food items and cash gifts were distributed to widows and other beneficiaries to support them during the fasting period.
The Commandant stressed that the NSCDC’s responsibility goes beyond safeguarding lives and critical assets, noting that the Corps also has a duty to care for the welfare of its officers, their families, and the communities they serve. He described support for widows of fallen officers as a moral obligation and an expression of institutional gratitude.
Odumosu urged residents of the FCT to extend kindness to those in need beyond Ramadan, while encouraging officers to imbibe lessons from the lectures in their daily conduct. He prayed for divine blessings for all who supported the event and reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to service and humanity.
Highlights of the programme included lectures titled “Legacy Towards Your Heirs” delivered by Shuaib Mustapha, SAN, and “What Will You Be Remembered For?” presented by Fatima Oyarebu, alongside the presentation of welfare materials and cash donations to widows and other beneficiaries.
By Palma Ileye, Abuja
