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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has said it is
ready to ensure a violence-free election as the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) begins its registration of voters in January next year.

Okeh Emmanuel, public relations officer of the corps, told
journalists in Abuja yesterday that the need to guarantee the safety and
security of voters, electoral materials and officials cannot be
over-emphasized.

He was reporting on the outcome of the Commandant-general of the
corps, Ade Abolurin’s, briefing of top management staff, including state
commandants and zonal commanders, at the corps’ national headquarters Abuja.

“All hands must be on deck as any manifestation of violence in
politics gives an unmistakable impression that the security system of the country
is yet to get it right especially in this era of modern civilization,” he said.

“All eyes are on the organization and we cannot afford to fail
or disappoint the confidence Nigerians reposed on the corps”.

Proper training

Mr. Abolurin had said that the corps would commence the training
of its electoral duty personnel drafted from state commands across the country
at the various corps’ colleges and institutions in Katsina, Abeokuta and Abuja.

The personnel have been drafted from various departments such as
the special duties, counter-terrorism, intelligence, anti-fraud, and
anti-vandal units.

“The training program will further propel the corps personnel
for better service delivery and to ensure institutional integrity,” he said.

Mr. Abolurin said the resolve to organise this training program
was in tandem with President Goodluck Jonathan’s promise to deliver credible
elections.

“As an organisation which enjoys government support and funding,
[the corps] must not fall short of expectations in the general interest of the
country,” he said.