From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
The Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, has honoured the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Abbas Mohammed, with the Grand Shield and Scroll Award (Grand Order of Civil Protection and National Assets Security).
The award was presented during the maiden CPSS Dinner and Award Night, organised in collaboration with the Association of Peace and Strategic Studies Students (ASPASS).
The ceremony, held at Peace Hotel and Suites, Ilorin, was themed “Honouring Legacy, Building Peace and Securing the Future.”
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Civil Defence Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Shola, the Centre recognised the NSCDC’s contributions to national security, particularly in protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, combating vandalism, illegal mining and economic sabotage, and promoting intelligence-led collaboration with sister security agencies and host communities.
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The Centre also acknowledged the Corps’ role in sustaining peace and security across Kwara State.
In his response, Commandant Abbas expressed appreciation to the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies for the recognition, describing the honour as an encouragement to greater service.
He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening security operations, deepening inter-agency collaboration and safeguarding lives, property and critical national assets across Kwara State.
