Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed confidence in the capacity of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to maintaining peace and security in Adamawa.

He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the corps in carrying out its constitutional mandate.

The governor gave the assurance when the new Adamawa NSCDC Commandant, Nasiru Saleh, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House on Thursday in Yola.

He welcomed the new commandant and assured him of his administration’s continued support to enable the corps to discharge its statutory responsibilities.

Saleh, who conveyed the goodwill of the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, appreciated the state government’s continued support for the corps.

He pledged the command’s commitment to collaborating with government and other security agencies to protect lives, property and critical national assets across the state.

He also assured the governor of efforts to strengthen peace, public safety and security through effective service delivery and professionalism.

(NAN)