Anambra: NSCDC Restructures Operations after President Tinubu’s Directive on VIP Protection
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has restructured its operations following President Bola Tinubu’s directive assigning the Corps full responsibility for protecting Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country.
President Tinubu, on Sunday, withdrew VIP protection duties fom police officers and ordered their redeployment to core policing functions as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
In line with the directive, the State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, on Thursday, convened a strategic meeting with operational and tactical commanders to address the evolving security landscape in the state and ensure effective delivery of the Corps’ expanded mandate.
The meeting, held at the State Command Headquarters in Awka, aimed to reorientate and reposition the Command‘s operations toward a more proactive, effective, and result-driven security approach following the presidential order.
According to a statement issued by SC Okadigbo Edwin, the Command‘s Head of Media and Tactical Operations, Commandant Olatunde affirmed that, pursuant to the President’s directive to reform national security operations and resource management, the Corps has been assigned a new responsibility.
He stated that under the new arrangement, VIPs who require armed protection must formally request officers from the NSCDC, which will now serve as the primary agency for such assignments.
The Commandant expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for entrusting the Corps with this critical national duty, stressing the need for increased commitment, discipline, dedication, and professionalism among personnel.
Olatunde disclosed that the Corps’ expanded mandate has raised national expectations, emphasising that the NSCDC has demonstrated competence in handling complex security operations and is well positioned to take on VIP protection responsibilities without disrupting their daily engagements or compromising their privacy.
He directed strategic commanders to enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance, and early-warning systems across the state and its border communities — and highlighted the importance of professionalism, national interest, and inter-agency cooperation in achieving the Corps’ mandate.
The Anambra NSCDC boss warned personnel against acts of overzealousness and urged them to remain disciplined and focused while ensuring the safety of residents, visitors, and critical national, state, and local government assets and infrastructure across the state.
“The Command guarantees the public that security measures will be regularly assessed and updated to safeguard the safety and welfare of all residents,” the statement added.
