Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Hon minister for interior affairs on Friday unveiled a new additional uniform to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) array of uniforms.
During the presentation in Abuja, the minister said that, the uniform was to be added to the uniforms already in use and would be worn mainly on Tuesdays.
He hoped that the new white shirt added, would enhance the Corps’ effectiveness, efficiency and improvement in the discharge of their duties to Nigerians.
NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Mr Ahmed Audi, who was dressed in the new uniform said that the uniform was to boost professionalism, character and improve the Corps commitment to defending the defenceless.
He said that the new uniform collar shirt which is in white colour depicts peace and encouragement to personnel.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Corps had been using a dark blue uniform that has a red collar and another special uniform for the Corps Agro-Rangers unit.
Audi described the uniform as characterised of a navy blue trouser, white top and red collar which distinguishes it from other security agencies’ white uniform.
He also said that the new uniform is to be identified as “Officers Wear number 5C”.
