At least 41 new private guards companies have been issued operating licenses by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed through a press statement by the NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu.
In a statement, the NSCDC said that Commandant General Ahmed Audi has given the PGCs the responsibility of contributing to national security within a national framework.
The statement read, “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 warned 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 head of the NSCDC has asked for timely security reports and frequent information sharing from the operators.
