No fewer than 4,000 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) participated in its nationwide promotion examination on Saturday, it has been learnt.

It was gathered that promotion examination was conducted for the junior personnel in all its formations across the states and zones, including the Federal Capital Territory as well as the national headquarters, Abuja.

The examination was conducted under strict monitoring by officials of the corps and sister security agencies like the immigration, fire and correctional services.

The examination commenced simultaneously nationwide after all accreditations and necessary documentation were completed, a statement from the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Olusola Odumosu said.

In his message to the personnel, the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, congratulated and wished the personnel success as they wrote the examination while at the same time giving them stern warning to conduct themselves in a manner that portrays discipline, integrity and regimentation.

He charged those writing the promotion examination to avoid acts capable of leading to their being disqualified or sanction in their career paths.

The NSCDC boss enjoined them to make their best attempts as only merits and availability of vacancies will be considered as yardsticks for promotion of any personnel.

”You don’t need to know anyone or have long legs before you will be considered for promotion. Under my leadership; merits and dedication to duty counts and mark you; the years of unnecessary roadblocks and stagnation are over too, because I will ensure a transparent process and equitable treatment for all my officers and men”, the CG said.

He further intimated that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) has adopted Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the annual promotion exams for senior officers and advised all personnel to attend computer appreciation courses in preparation for the examination.

He reiterated that the Corps is working assiduously to upgrade all NSCDC training schools across the nation with the setting up of a 16 man committee to develop standard curriculum for the Corps.

He said Career Progression Development Courses would be introduced to different cadres of officers and men as a prerequisite for career advancement or promotion. (The Nation: Excludes headline)

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