Nigeria trains 260 private security officers in Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has equipped 260 private security operatives from 40 companies with enhanced skills through a five-day refresher training program in Abuja. The course, held from August 10 to 14 at the new FCT Command Training Ground, focused on modern security management techniques.

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Today, private security operatives must be able to identify threats, observe suspicious behaviour, manage access, communicate effectively, respond to emergencies, protect critical facilities, preserve information and work collaboratively with relevant security agencies.

Dr. Olusola Odumosu, the FCT Commandant, stated at the passing-out parade that the training aims to prepare personnel for an increasingly complex and technology-driven security landscape. He highlighted the necessity for operatives to identify threats, observe suspicious behavior, manage access, communicate effectively, and respond to emergencies.

Odumosu stressed that criminal elements constantly evolve their methods, making private security operatives crucial as a first line of early warning. He urged graduates to remain vigilant, noting that their professional judgment directly impacts the security of the Federal Capital Territory, which hosts critical national assets and diplomatic missions. The commandant also called for stronger public-private security partnerships, asserting that protecting critical infrastructure cannot solely rely on government agencies.

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A company cannot demand professionalism from its guards while neglecting their welfare, equipment, working conditions and continuous training. Professional security requires professional treatment of security personnel.

He further advised private security companies to prioritize the welfare, equipment, working conditions, and continuous training of their personnel. "A company cannot demand professionalism from its guards while neglecting their welfare, equipment, working conditions and continuous training," Odumosu stated. Chief Lucky Ojealaro, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (FCT Zone), commended the NSCDC for promoting standardization and global best practices, describing the corps as a "big brother" to the association.

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Your commitment to professionalism, discipline, and collaboration with the private security sector has once again been demonstrated through these training and capacity building programmes.