The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, has entered into a partnership with Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, to train the institution’s internal security operatives as part of efforts to strengthen campus security under the Safe School initiative.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Aba, during a meeting between the NSCDC Abia State Commandant, CC Chukwuemeka N. Odimba, and the Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Christopher Okoro Kalu.
Speaking after the meeting, Commandant Odimba reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, as well as safeguarding educational infrastructure across the state.
Rector Kalu disclosed that Governor Alex Otti had approved the training programme, expressing appreciation to the governor for the approval and to the NSCDC for its efforts to improve security within educational institutions.
Kalu said the approval would enable the institution’s security personnel to acquire relevant skills needed to effectively protect students, staff and facilities.
The Rector also appealed to the NSCDC to extend similar training programmes to other tertiary institutions in Abia State, including Abia State University, Uturu; College of Education Technical, Arochukwu; and College of Health Technology, Aba.
Responding, Commandant Odimba described Governor Otti as security-friendly and said the state government had demonstrated commitment to the training and retraining of security personnel.
He explained that participants in the programme would receive training in basic security operations, the use of modern technology-driven security equipment, the dangers of illicit drug trafficking and consumption, as well as general rules of engagement.
According to him, the training would be comprehensive, with only participants who successfully complete the programme receiving certificates.
Odimba also inspected facilities earmarked for the training alongside the institution’s Chief Security Officer.
He commended the NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for strengthening the capacity of Training Departments across State Commands.
