The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, and the 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Onitsha, of the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint operations in the fight against threats to national security.
The pledge was made on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, during a courtesy visit by the newly posted Commanding Officer of 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Onitsha, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Awudu Enyia, and his team to the State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde, at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters, Awka.
The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the NSCDC Anambra State Command and the Nigerian Army fostering greater collaboration and synergy between both institutions in the discharge of their respective responsibilities to the Government and members of the Public.
During the engagement, Lt. Col. Enyia noted the long-standing partnership between the NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. He stressed the need for sustained cooperation among security agencies, describing it as critical to tackling the evolving and complex security challenges in the country.
The Commanding Officer commended the NSCDC for its professionalism and sustained efforts in the protection of Critical National, State, and Local Government Assets and Infrastructure. He also appreciated the warm reception accorded him and his entourage.
Responding, Commandant Maku Olatunde reaffirmed the Corps’ determination to maintain strong ties with the Nigerian Army. He emphasized that intelligence sharing, mutual support, and strategic cooperation must remain the hallmark of security agencies’ efforts to safeguard lives and property.
The State Commandant added that closer cooperation would further enhance the capacity of both institutions to address insecurity in the state and reinforce existing institutional partnerships.
He also wished the Commanding Officer a successful and impactful tenure.
