Rivers NSCDC gets new commandant

Commandant Reuben Lessor Dennis has officially taken charge of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Rivers State Command, succeeding Joachin Okafor. The handover ceremony took place at the Command's headquarters in Port Harcourt, marking a new chapter for the state's security apparatus.

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The former State Commandant, also thanked the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalaye Fubara, for the enormous support, particularly the donation of 10 Hilux patrol vans, which literally enhanced the operational capabilities of the command.

In his farewell address, the outgoing Commandant, Joachin Okafor, expressed gratitude to the NSCDC Commandant-General and the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalaye Fubara, for their support, particularly mentioning the donation of 10 Hilux patrol vans that bolstered operational capabilities. Okafor urged his successor to prioritize securing a permanent site for the Command.

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The former Rivers NSCDC boss (Okafor) urged his successor (Dennis) to prioritise acquiring a befitting permanent site for the Command.

The new helmsman, Commandant Dennis, pledged to uphold the achievements of his predecessor and enhance collaboration with other security agencies in the state. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the oil-rich state, vowing to intensify the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. Dennis issued a stern warning to criminal elements, stating that the command will decisively confront threats related to economic sabotage and vandalism.

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He also pledge to collaborate with all critical stakeholders to ensure that the oil-rich state is safe and secured.

Commandant Dennis also outlined his priorities, which include intensifying training and retraining of personnel, improving intelligence gathering, and enhancing the welfare of officers and men. He issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct, assuring that erring officers would face disciplinary action. Dennis stressed that security is a collective responsibility, urging residents to support the command's efforts to tackle insecurity across Rivers State. He thanked President Bola Tinubu and the NSCDC Commandant-General for the opportunity to serve in his new capacity.

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Dennis further pledged to intensify the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the state, warning criminal elements to steer clear of the state, as the command under his watch, will deal decisively with threats to economic sabotage and vandalism.