Security
THE Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) on Wednesday sought a strategic partnership with the Kogi Command of the NSCDC to enforce safety standards across the state.
The State Chairman of ISPON, Friday Sani, sought the partnership during a courtesy visit to the Kogi Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebenezer Aletan, in Lokoja.
Sani noted that many workplace and environmental hazards resulting in loss of lives and property could be prevented through strict adherence to established safety protocols.
According to him, the NSCDC remains the security agency whose mandate aligns closely with the objectives of the institute, making collaboration between both organisations crucial.
He therefore urged the corps to intensify training and retraining of personnel on safety management, noting that many accidents and fatalities were avoidable through increased awareness and compliance with safety regulations.
Sani also commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for supporting safety initiatives and promoting compliance with safety standards in the state.
Responding, Aletan described safety as the foundation of trust, stability and effective risk management, stressing that prevention remained the most effective approach to safeguarding lives and critical infrastructure.
He noted that the NSCDC’s mandate of protecting critical national assets and infrastructure aligned with the objectives of ISPON and assured the institute of the command’s readiness to collaborate in promoting safety compliance.
The commandant also emphasised the need for sustained public enlightenment on safety issues and pledged the corps’ support toward strengthening safety culture and reducing avoidable accidents in the state.(NAN)
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