Newly promoted officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo State Command were decorated with their new ranks on Thursday by the State Commandant of the paramilitary institution, Dr Adaralewa Michael in the presence of other service commanders in the state.
The ceremony which took place at the Command State Headquarters, old Nitel building Agodi Ibadan, amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues, saw 123 officers decorated with new ranks.
Speaking at the ceremony, Commandant Adaralewa said the promotion was based on merit and given to deserving officers.
Breaking the promoted officers down according to their ranks, those promoted and decorated included one Assistant Commandant to Deputy Commandant, 20 Chief Superintendent of Corps to Assistant Commandant of Corps, five Superintendent of Corps to Chief Superintendent of Corps, six Deputy Superintendent of Corps to Superintendent of Corps, 17 Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1 to Deputy Superintendent of Corps, 20 Assistant Superintendent of Corps 11 to Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1 and 54 Inspector of Corps to Assistant Superintendent of Corps 11.
Commandant Adaralewa, however, urged the newly promoted officers to see their new rank as an avenue to do more for the protection of lives and property of the citizens of the State and the country at large.
“You are now entrusted with challenging responsibilities to carry forward a legacy of honour, duty and selfless service. You are taking greater responsibilities and must brace up for upcoming challenges and be ready to live up to expectations,” Commandant Adaralewa said.
Packaged by Omolara Oyewole
