By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s appointment as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a second term of five years.
The new tenure, which took effect on Friday, February 27, comes just as Dr. Audi’s initial five-year stint in office came to an end. He was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a statement from the State House on Saturday, Dr. Audi’s reappointment was announced as he participated in the 2026 World Civil Defence Day activities at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. He is expected to resume his duties with a renewed mandate on Monday.
In a charge to the veteran security chief, President Tinubu directed him to reposition the service to play a more significant role in the nation’s security architecture. This directive comes as the Nigeria Police Force refocuses its efforts on its primary mandate of protecting citizens from the threats of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.
Dr. Audi, a native of Nasarawa State, brings decades of experience to the role. He began his journey with the Corps in November 1996 as a volunteer and was deployed as a Divisional Officer in Obi Local Government Area in 1997 following his basic officer training. Rising through the ranks, he was promoted to Commandant in 2007 and served in various capacities at the National Headquarters in Abuja.
He holds an extensive academic portfolio, including a PhD in Public Administration from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2014), and a Master’s in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2019).
