It is no longer news that following the expiration of the 6 months extension of the tenure of Mr. Abdullahi Gana, on January 17th, 2021, and the directive of the President for an immediate replacement, in view of the important role the Civil Defence Corps is playing in national security, many names have been thrown up for consideration as the next Commandant-General of the Corps.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Ade Abolurin, OFR, who handed over to the outgoing Commandant General in July, 2015, indeed left big shoes to be worn. Dr. Abolurin built the Civil Defence Corps from it hitherto unknown state into a formidable security organisation, with proven records in national security and critical infrastructure protection.