NSCDC Commandant Seeks Media Synergy, Visits Consolidated Chapel

By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA
Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, Mr. Hameed Abodunrin has appealed to media practitioners to continually support the security agency for more effective in discharging their duties.
He made this appeal during his courtesy visit to the secretariat of Consolidated Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abeokuta, the state capital. 
The commandant noted that the security outfit cannot achieve its mandate without the support of other security stakeholders, especially the media.
He also appealed to the media to trust the corps with the right information, saying that both the media and security are information managers and processors. 
Furthermore, the commandant affirmed that the credibility of news on the broadcast platforms are very high compare to other platforms. 
He said: “I will like to say that the credibility of news on broadcast platforms are very high. We as security outfit will continue to rely on you for your support. We are virtually working with the same thing which is information. We should understand each other more. I want you to trust us more.”
Abodunrin, also said that the command would introduced personal security techniques for media practitioners in the state.
In his response, Chairman of the chapel, Mr. Kazeem Olowe said both the media and security agencies are partners in progress which benefits is for development of Nigeria, while assuring the commandant of more synergy and support.