By Nkechi Eze
The Timi of Ede Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa I), has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for its professionalism and neutrality during the Osun State governorship election, as well as its efforts to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) across the country.
The monarch gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, at the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja.
According to an official statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Assistant Commandant of Corps Babawale Afolabi, ANIPR, the traditional ruler expressed appreciation to the leadership and personnel of the Corps for their contributions to maintaining peace and order during the Osun governorship election.
Oba Lawal also praised the Corps for its sustained commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure, noting that its efforts had contributed significantly to national stability and community safety.
In his response, the Commandant General thanked the monarch for the visit and the royal blessings extended to the leadership and personnel of the Corps.
Audi said the commendation would serve as a morale booster for officers and men of the NSCDC, assuring the traditional ruler that the recognition would encourage the Corps to intensify its efforts towards protecting lives, property and national infrastructure.
The visit also featured a formal invitation to the Commandant General to attend the 2026 Ede Day Celebration as the Special Guest of Honour.
The annual celebration is scheduled for December 12, 2026.
Accepting the invitation, Audi assured the monarch that, by God’s grace, he would attend the event in honour of the people of Ede Kingdom.
