Insecurity: DSS, SGF summon state, federal security administrators to Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the
Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF)
have summoned state and federal security administrators to Abuja to
brainstorm on the measures to tackle the rising spate of insecurity
across the country.

The three-day security summit which commenced on Wednesday at
the DSS National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, will
deliberate, among other things, on managing internal security for
good governance and national development.

Speaking while declaring the summit open, SGF Boss Mustapha told
the 52 participants drawn from the 36 states and the federal
parastatal that the training was designed to build capacity of the
security managers for improved physical, personal and document
security.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary Special Services Office,
Amina Bello-Shamaki, the SGF’s statement reads: “I am delighted to
be here and highly honoured to be called upon to declare this
training open. I am equally delighted to join the Commandant in
welcoming distinguished participants to this important
occasion.

“We have gathered here for the inauguration of the Training
Programme specially packaged for members of the Federal and States
Security Administrators.

“As you are all aware, Nigeria, in recent times, has been
entangled in a number of security challenges which include cultism,
armed robbery, cyber-crimes, insurgency, banditry,
herdsmen-farmers’ clashes, among others.

“These challenges have caused the country loss of numerous lives
and properties worth bilions of Naira. To tackle these security
challenges, government as taken far reaching measures both kinetic
and non-kinetic with relative successes being recorded.

“The training programme we started today is one of such
responses to the security challenges facing the country. It is
designed to build the capacity of the security managers for
improved physical, personal and document security as well as
service delivery.

“It is planned in phases and phase one is for the top echelon in
charge of Special Services/Security Office. Phase two is for middle
level security managers at both federal and states while phase
three is for junior level officers at both federal and states as
well.

“The current security reality in the country has shown that the
business of security is not the exclusive preserve of the security
personnel. It is therefore imperative for citizens to take interest
in the security affairs of the country.

“This training, therefore, is aimed at raising the security
awareness and consciousness of the participants. The job of
security administrators is enormous, hence, requires training and
re-training to keep them abreast of the modern security management
techniques for effective service delivery.

“It is equally aimed at highlighting the complementary role of
the Security Administrators in support of various security
personnel in their various operations.

“As you are all aware, one of the three key areas of focus this
Administration is Security. We have as a result, invested in the
procurement of equipment and in the welfare of our security
personnel who toil day and night to ensure the fight, particular
against insurgency, terrorism, armed banditry and kidnapping is
won.

“Let me assure you that government will not relent in carrying
out its statutory responsibility of protecting lives and properties
of its citizens. This is particularly important because no nation
can achieve meaningful development under the atmosphere
insecurity.

“Let me take advantage of this opportunity to commend th efforts
of the Federal and States Security Administrators fc reactivating
the idea of this very important training.

“The training is apt and timely as it will go a long way in
empowering participant with the requisite knowledge, skills and
competence to carry on their duties as Security Administrators more
efficiently an effectively.

“Equally, I commend the management of the National Institute for
Security Studies for packaging and delivering this training
programme in collaboration with my Office. On our part, my office
will continue to resuscitate support and strengthen government
programmes that will lead to the enhancement of the quality of
lives of our people.

“I wish participants a successful completion of the training
programme. I also implore you to put what you learn into practice
to justify the training and ensure improved service delivery.”

Addressing the participants, the DSS Director-General, Magagi
Binchi, said that the timing for the series of trainings is comes
at a time of prevailing security challenges across the
federation.

Represented by the Director, Training, Folashade Adekayaoja, the
DG statement read:

“It is my honor to welcome you all for the security awareness
training series for federal and state Security Administrators.

“I wish to acknowledge and appreciate the Secretary to the
Secretary to the SGF, for making the necessary arrangements for the
resuscitation of the programme.

“Also, I express sincere appreciation to everyone of you for
coming for the programmme. The timing for the commencement of the
series of trainings is eminent, considering the prevailing security
challenges across the federation.

“The situation calls for more synergy in policies and
strategies, and the implementation both at the State and Federal
level. To this end, the decision makers – Special Assistants,
Permanent Secretaries and Directors were chosen to be the vanguard
in this edition of the training, so as to facilitate proper
ownership of security plans and strategies.

“As john Maxwell said “A Leader is one who knows the way, goes
the way and shows the way”. As such, it is hoped that after the
trainings, you will become good security ambassadors in your
various offices.

“The transfer of the skills acquired is extremely critical in
promoting security awareness. I assure you that the resource
persons for this training have been painstakingly selected for the
seminar.

“I urge the participants to produce concrete recommendations to
further promote security. I wish you a fruitful seminar.”

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