NSCDC's ACC Onoja Receives Award for Security Leadership
ACC John Attah Onoja, the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, was awarded the Outstanding Operational Commander's Award by the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) during their 2026 Conference and Awards ceremony on October 12. The event, held at the Command Officers' Mess 1, WU Bassey Barracks in Asokoro, was themed "Beyond Kinetic Warfare: Harnessing Technology and Intelligence-Led Operations for Nigeria's National Security." Onoja attributed the award to the operational philosophy and leadership of the Commandant-General, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Audi.
The conference gathered senior defence officials to discuss the transition from conventional military force to intelligence-driven approaches in addressing Nigeria's security challenges. The Minister of Defence, represented by Air Commodore Stephen Ogunmodele, emphasized the necessity of intelligence in national security.
Discussions highlighted the importance of intelligence-led operations for the NSCDC Mining Marshals, focusing on protecting mineral resources and disrupting illegal activities.
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