05/08/2026
NSCDC NIGER STATE COMMAND
PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT
5TH AUGUST, 2026
C.G NSCDC CHARGES PERSONNEL ON INTEGRITY, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CORRUPTION AT ANTI-FRAUD INDUCTION PROGRAMME
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anti-Fraud Unit has concluded a three-day national orientation and induction programme involving Anti-Fraud personnel drawn from the 36 State Commands and other formations across the country.
The programme, which commenced on Monday, 3rd August, 2026, and concluded on Wednesday, 5th August, 2026, was held at the NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja. The event was chaired and officially declared open by the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR.
The occasion had in attendance representatives of relevant security and government agencies, including the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), among others.
The Niger State Command was represented at the programme by the Head of the Anti-Fraud Unit, DCC Abubakar Usman, alongside the Unit Administrator, ASC I Abeng Christiana Odong.
The orientation and induction programme was designed to enhance the capacity, operational efficiency and professionalism of Anti-Fraud personnel in the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and other fraud-related activities within the Corps and the society at large.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Commandant General charged personnel to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties, stressing that fraud and corruption remain major threats capable of undermining institutional credibility, eroding public trust and negatively affecting the image of the Corps.
Professor Audi reaffirmed the Corps’ zero tolerance for corruption and urged officers and men to remain committed to ethical conduct and professionalism while carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
The programme also featured an induction exercise conducted on Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, during which participants took an oath of commitment to reinforce their resolve to confront and combat fraud without fear, favour or sentiment.
The oath-taking exercise further strengthened the determination of the participants to uphold and sustain the integrity, transparency and accountability of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, while ensuring that their actions and conduct continue to promote public confidence in the organisation.
The programme also featured the launch of two books authored by the Head of the Anti-Fraud Unit, Commandant of Corps Emeribe Chinyere Victory, PhD, titled The Dark Side of Duty and The Anti-Fraud Lexicon.
The three-day programme came to a successful conclusion on Wednesday, 5th August, 2026, with appreciation extended to participants from the 36 State Commands and other formations for their commitment, diligence and contributions towards the success of the programme.
The Niger State Command remains committed to promoting integrity, accountability and professionalism in all its activities and will continue to support initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of its personnel in the fight against fraud and other related offences.
DSC ABUBAKAR M.R MUTI
CDPRO NSCDC NIGER STATE COMMAND