The Enugu State Forest Guard Command has reaffirmed its commitment to securing forests and rural communities throughout the state following the profitable completion of a week-long coaching programme designed to improve personnel professionalism, operational readiness and inter-agency cooperation.
In a press assertion issued in Enugu on Saturday by the Commander of the National Forest Guard, Enugu Command, Dr Akinbayo Olasoji, the coaching, which concluded on 23 October 2026, outfitted personnel with enhanced skilled competencies, together with subtle methods for dealing with assorted rifles, alongside different operational expertise required for accountable safety duties and the safety of forest environments.
The programme additionally centered on joint army guard operations, intelligence evaluation, management, human rights, crime-scene preservation, emergency coordination {and professional} report writing.
Olasoji stated the initiative was a part of its sustained efforts to make sure that Enugu’s forests stay safe for farmers, residents, travellers and rural neighborhood dwellers, whereas defending wildlife, pure assets and demanding infrastructure from felony actions.
A serious spotlight was the lecture on joint army guard operations delivered by Lieutenant Colonel Solomon Kure Shekarau of the Nigerian Army, 82 Division Garrison, Enugu which emphasised efficient command coordination, clearly outlined duties and cooperation amongst safety companies throughout forest deployments.
Similarly, senior law enforcement officials, together with ACP Suraju Kehinde Oyewole and ACP Oliver Odimega, skilled members on intelligence gathering, incident documentation, crime-scene preservation, first-response procedures and the suitable referral of suspected felony circumstances to the police.
The programme additional addressed the safety of crucial nationwide property, with Nwatu Emmanuel Amechi of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps highlighting vigilance, incident-scene security and emergency coordination.
On authorized compliance, the Command’s Legal Officer, Amaka Mandy, bolstered the significance of working inside the provisions of the Enugu State Forest Guard Law, 2020, and respecting the basic rights of residents.
The coaching additionally careworn emotional self-discipline, accountability and respectful engagement with members of the general public, underscoring the precept that efficient safety operations should be supported by professionalism and public belief.
Speaking on the event, Olasoji, reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to discharge its duties diligently, lawfully and professionally.
He emphasised that sustainable forest safety requires steady coaching and collaboration among the many authorities, safety companies, conventional establishments, neighborhood leaders and residents.
He additional disclosed that one other week of coaching was deliberate for November 2026, alongside a proposed 30-day enchancment framework to strengthen personnel efficiency, reporting requirements and accountability.
Reiterating the resolve to translate the data acquired into efficient area operations, the Commander stated he would make sure that forests and surrounding communities throughout Enugu State stay protected, safe and accessible for reputable financial and social actions.
He additionally counseled Governor Peter Mbah for his unwavering help, encouragement and commitment to strengthening the operational capability of the Forest Guard within the state, noting that the Governor’s help had continued to encourage the Command’s dedication to discharge its duties successfully, improve forest safety and shield farmers, travellers, rural communities and different residents from safety threats.
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