By Praise Chinecherem
Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Edwin Osuala has decorated 82 newly promoted senior officers of the command with their new ranks with a charge to be more dedicated, disciplined, loyal and committed to their duties.
Performing the decoration ceremony at the state Command Headquarters Awka, Osuala said the promotion affirmed that the officers being adorned with their new rank had performed very well which earned them the reward.
He said, “Let me congratulate you on your well- earned promotion. This is an indication that your are doing well.
“Now that you have been rewarded for hard work, I charge you to always put in your best and be focused in carrying out your responsibilities.
“I am happy that your sacrifice has been rewarded though not without a challenge to keep up the y good work and strive to perform better.”
Appreciating Commandant- General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi and the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board ( CDCFIB) for the promotion and other welfare packages to officers and men, Osuala said the gesture would go a long way in boosting the morale of the personnel and enhance service delivery.
He advised those who did not benefit from the promotion to exercise patience , believing that their time would come.
“Promotion comes from God. For those who did not get this time, continue to give your best , remain good ambassadors of the Corps, yours will continue at the right time,” he said.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the promotees, DCC Ike George thanked the CG and the Board for finding them worthy of elevation to higher ranks. He promised to redouble their efforts, pledging their loyalty and commitement in the discharge of their duties to justify the confidence reposed in them.
A total of 82 officers who benefitted from the promotion exercise in Anambra State Command were decorated with their new ranks insignia.
Among the officers promoted included DCC Ike George, HOD Technical Services, DCC Asim Nkoyo Attah, HOD Disaster Management, DCC Akaachia Godwin, Ops Officer, ACC Nwagu Samuel, ACC Gladys Okwesa, SC Nwaneri Emmanuel, O/C Special Duty, SC Ikenna Nwokedi, and ASC I Onuorah Tochukwu.
The decoration ceremony was graced by the Command’s Management team, families and friends of the newly promoted officers.
