• Deployment of Personnel: The NSCDC has deployed 3,150 personnel to ensure the security and success of the forthcoming local government elections in Ogun State .
• Responsibilities: The deployed personnel will be responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and safeguarding critical infrastructure during the elections .
• Statewide Coverage: The personnel will be stationed across the 20 local governments in Ogun State to prevent protests and potential disruptions .
• Warning to Troublemakers: The NSCDC has warned those planning to hijack the polls to desist, stating that necessary actions will be taken against them .
• Governor’s Commitment: Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has vowed to ensure the elections are free, fair, and credible .
• Election Date: The local government elections are scheduled to take place on November 16, 2024 .
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) is gearing up for the local government elections in Ogun State, deploying 3,150 personnel to ensure the safety of voters and maintain law and order. Mrs. Remilekun Ekundayo, Commandant of Corps (CC) of the NSCDC, announced this in an interview, emphasizing that the personnel will be stationed across the 20 local governments to prevent protests and potential disruptions .
The NSCDC, established in 1967 and formally recognized in 2003, has a broad range of responsibilities, including protecting lives and property, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and maintaining law and order. Ekundayo warned those planning to hijack the polls to desist, stating that the defense arm will take necessary actions against them.
Governor Dapo Abiodun has also pledged to ensure the elections are free, fair, and credible. The local government elections are scheduled to take place on November 16, 2024 .
Key Responsibilities of NSCDC:
• Protecting Lives and Property
• Maintaining Law and Order
• Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure
By deploying personnel across the state, the NSCDC aims to provide a secure environment for voters to exercise their democratic rights.
