In a bid to support the Ogun State Government checkmate the recent rate of kidnapping in Educational institutions in the State, the leadership command of the National Cadet Corps of Nigeria under the administration of The General Officer Commanding has expressed its readiness and willingness to support the Ogun State Government and other relevant Security agencies in the quest to protect Educational Institutions against kidnappings and other criminal activities by establishment of more body’s units in major schools, institutions and communities.
The Commandant of the body, Cdt Col. J.G Fatoye, stated this while speaking on the state of insecurity and high rate of kidnappings recently. He said the intention was aimed at training people on security management and raising personnel that can assist in checking insecurity in the community and schools and collection of information to support security agencies.
Cdt Col. J.G Fatoye said, “We’ve observed that insecurity has taken over the front page of major newspapers in the country, hence the need to collectively address it.
“We are ready to partner the State government and the various security agencies in a bid to fighting the ugly menace and restoring law and order in the country. The commandant said as a way of tackling insecurity in the society, the National Cadet Corps of Nigeria has increased its membership base, with expansion still going on and thereby called for interested members of the public to make use of the opportunity by being enlisted in the various state commands as volunteers.
“Our activities include: providing services that will bring about peace, development and healthier Nigeria society; enhancing value re-orientation and sensitization of citizens through promotion of social welfare, culture and economic well-being, among others, as enshrined in our code of conduct revised in 2017; promoting productivity and entrepreneurship in all and sundry; encouraging members and other citizens to be law-abiding; assisting law enforcement agencies in the maintenance of law and order in the society; rescue and emergency services.
Cdt Col. J.G Fatoye further stated that the requirements for membership is 18 years and above and with a minimum qualification of senior school certificate.
He made it known that the Cadet Corps (Ogun State Command) though not trained in arms was ready to work hand in hand with the State government and the State Security agencies in the area of Intelligence gathering and Personnel support.
