The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, on Wednesday said he inherited slow promotion of staff members which was dampening morale.
He, however, said he has been able to change the trend, assuring his men of regular promotion.
Audi disclosed this at the NSCDC headquarters in Abuja while speaking at the decoration of newly promoted Assistant Commandants General and Commandants of Corps who were recently promoted by the Federal Government.
He noted that slow promotion has dampened the morale of the staff and has led to indiscipline among personnel.
Audi added there were situations where juniors were placed ahead of seniors due to what he termed “some special CG lists”, which he cancelled immediately after he came on board.
He noted, “Confronted by this challenge, I made a commitment to address the observed irregularities, especially in the promotion of officers and men as well as the issue of career progression and I can state with a sense of pride, responsibility and dignity that, I have kept to my promise.
Audi assured all that the end to stagnation in the Corps had come, saying he was committed to maintaining the same tempo to create a strong incentive, high morale and job satisfaction for staff.
He charged all officers being decorated to see their elevation as a call for higher responsibilities, urging them to increase their commitment and productivity.
