Kwara: NSCDC Boss Charges Private Security Companies On Professionalism
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to effective regulation of private security companies, stressing the need for professionalism, accountability and strict compliance with established standards.
The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed, made this known on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting and sensitisation programme organised by the Command’s Private Guard Companies (PGC) Department at the State Command Headquarters, Ilorin.
The programme was themed “Building a Professional, Compliant and Accountable Private Security Industry through Effective Regulation and Public-Private Collaboration”.
The Commandant, who noted that private security companies play an important role in Nigeria’s security architecture, charged the operators in Kwara State to comply with NSCDC regulations, uphold professional standards and support efforts to protect lives and property.
He stressing that the Command would not compromise on regulatory compliance and accountability.
Earlier, the Head of the Private Guard Companies Department, DCC Kola Kazeem, had reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to effective regulation and improved service delivery. He explained that the programme was organised to strengthen relations between public security institutions and private security providers while equipping operators with the knowledge required to improve professionalism, accountability and operational effectiveness.
The programme featured presentations by three resource persons on key issues affecting the private security industry.
CSP Elder Fayomi Solomon Adebayo (rtd.) delivered a presentation on “Public-Private Security Collaboration,” emphasising the need for a coordinated approach to addressing security challenges. He highlighted the contributions of private security operatives to intelligence gathering, information sharing and community protection, noting that effective collaboration is essential to achieving better security outcomes.
In a presentation titled “Regulations and Professionalisation of Private Security in Nigeria,” DCC Darong Lenge stressed the importance of compliance with NSCDC regulations, continuous training and accountability. He also highlighted the need to address unlicensed operations and ensure that private guard companies adhere to established standards.
Similarly, DSC Oriade Michael, who spoke on “The Federal Government Safe School Programme and the Private Guard Company,” highlighted the role of private security companies in protecting educational institutions. He emphasised proactive security measures, adequate personnel training and collaboration with relevant security agencies as essential to creating safer learning environments.
The presentations were followed by an interactive session, during which participants engaged the resource persons and NSCDC officials on practical operational challenges, regulatory requirements and strategies for improving security operations. The session provided an opportunity for stakeholders to seek clarification and discuss ways to strengthen compliance and cooperation within the industry.
