NSCDC collaborates with SFCG to strengthen early warning response during conflicts

In their collective determination to step up efforts to create a safer and more peaceful society for all, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) have entered into a partnership to develop more effective ways to respond to conflict situations.

The collaboration, which culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NSCDC National Headquarters, was attended by, among other stakeholders, the NSCDC Commander General, Abubakar Ahmed Audi PhD, mni, OFR, and the SFCG National Director, Fatima Abubakar Madaki.

Speaking at the signing of the MoU, SFCG Country Director Fatima Madaki said that some of the key areas of collaboration are leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the NSCDC and the SFCG, as both sides have valuable experiences and resources to leverage, as well as addressing hate speech, disinformation and rumours, especially those related to security issues.

“We are particularly excited about our collaboration with the NSCDC team across all 774 local governments and the FCT and are optimistic that through this partnership we will be able to identify early warning signs and indicators of conflict, as well as violent conflict, and take swift and necessary measures to prevent their escalation,” Madaki added.

He also expressed Search for Common Ground’s commitment to train more NSCDC staff on the Early Warning and Rapid Response Mechanism, which he explained will provide staff with the tools and knowledge needed to respond effectively to conflict and contribute to peacebuilding.

In his address, the NSCDC Commanding General, Abubakar Ahmed Audi PhD, mni, OFR, represented by the Deputy Commanding General (DCG) in charge of Administrative Directorate, DCG Adeyinka Fasiu Ayinla, said the relationship is symbiotic as it will benefit both the Corps and Search for Common Ground, but most importantly the Nigerian people.

The CG said that the Corps, through its Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, has been able to resolve over 16,000 conflicts through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, stressing optimism that this will bring greater impetus for better service to the people.

The NSCDC helmsman expressed satisfaction with the training of more Corps personnel by the SFCG and reiterated his administration’s commitment to training and development for better performance.

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