The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, today received the newly appointed Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Lagos State, Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi, in a ceremony underscoring inter-agency collaboration.
The warm reception took place at the NSCDC State Headquarters, where the Lagos State Commandant, Mr. Keshinro Adedotun, personally welcomed the visiting police officer.
Also present at the event was the NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, who joined in extending courtesies to the new Police PRO.
The meeting was described as a demonstration of esprit de corps, highlighting the commitment of both agencies to fostering strong working relationships.
Addressing the gathering, Commandant Adedotun urged both host and visiting PROs to intensify collaboration, noting that such partnerships are essential in sustaining public confidence in the security services.
He emphasized that while the NSCDC remains focused on protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), effective collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force is vital to enhancing overall security.
“Through strategic cooperation, we can support the Police and other agencies in fulfilling their statutory mandates while ensuring the safety of lives and properties,” the Commandant affirmed.
SP Abimbola Adebisi, responding to the reception, expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome she received from the NSCDC team.
She highlighted the importance of joint efforts in crime prevention, emphasizing that strengthened collaboration could lead to positive outcomes in crime reduction and conflict de-escalation across Lagos State.
The Police PRO further commended the NSCDC for their ongoing commitment to public safety and pledged to work closely with the Corps in future initiatives.
Both parties discussed the potential for joint public sensitization campaigns aimed at fostering community trust and improving citizen engagement in reporting crime.
The NSCDC also reiterated its readiness to provide technical and operational support to the police whenever needed, particularly in critical security operations.
The engagement marked a renewed commitment to synergy between the two agencies, reflecting their shared vision of a safer Lagos State.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of goodwill messages, signaling the start of a more coordinated approach to law enforcement and civil protection in the state.
Signed statements from the NSCDC Lagos PRO confirmed that such collaborative efforts are part of ongoing strategies to enhance inter-agency cooperation and build stronger security networks within Lagos State.
The cordial visit underscored the importance of unity among security agencies in maintaining peace, reducing crime, and reinforcing public confidence in the effectiveness of security operations.