The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps granted operating licences to 41 new private security businesses on Thursday.
Olusola Odumosu, the NSCDC spokesman, revealed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to the statement, NSCDC Commandant General Ahmed Audi charged the PGCs with working within a national framework to contribute to the nation’s peace and security.
The statement stated, “Use your experience to promote public interest and socioeconomic growth, which only thrive in a crime-free environment.
“As you join the league of players in this industry, you should not compromise standards. The provisions of the PGC Act and regulation must be strictly adhered to.”
He forewarned that “national security must not be sacrificed on the altar of pursuit for business profit,” adding that “companies who violate the ethical codes of operation would be sanctioned and penalised accordingly.”
The NSCDC commander urged the operators to submit security reports on time and to share intelligence with the corps on a regular basis.
In a seminar arranged as part of the orientation for new licensees the guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Obidah Ethan, claimed that PGCs had a significant role to play in reducing security concerns in the country.
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