New NSCDC commandant takes over in Osun

Toma Enya has assumed command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun State, taking over from Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo.

The deployment followed approval by NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, according to a statement issued by the corps’ spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, in Osogbo. Enya was transferred from the Ekiti Command and formally took office on Monday.

After the handover ceremony at the command headquarters, Sotiyo accompanied Enya to the Government Office in Abere. Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi received him on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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Under his leadership, intelligence gathering and sharing would be further strengthened.

Enya said that “under his leadership, intelligence gathering and sharing would be further strengthened.” He also said the command would remain committed to protecting lives and property across the state.

Adewusi welcomed the new commandant and assured him of the state government’s support so the NSCDC could carry out its statutory responsibilities and contribute to the state’s security and development.

Enya is the 18th NSCDC commandant in Osun. He is from Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State and holds degrees in geology and public administration. The statement said he had worked in operational, investigative and administrative roles and completed professional courses in Nigeria and abroad.

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Assured him of the state government’s support for the NSCDC to enable the Corps to discharge its statutory mandates and contribute meaningfully to the security and development of the state.