By Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
The Zamfara state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed readiness to partner with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
The State Commandant of NSCDC, Sani Mustapha stated this when he played host to the pioneer state Coordinator of NESREA in the state, Mr. Nasiru Usman.
Mustapha averred that, the crises and Disaster management Department of the Corps played crucial roles in complimenting the duties of NESREA in environmental management and prevention of environmental related disasters.
A statement by the command’s public relations officer, Ikor Oche, said the commandant assured the agency of a holistic support of the Corps in Zamfara State, especially in the area of enforcement.
Mustapha therefore enjoined the State Coordinator of NESREA to feel at home and relate with the Corps freely.
Meanwhile, the Coordinator of NESREA in Zamfara State, enumerated the functions of NESREA which focuses on environmental protection and prevention of environmental related disasters in the society.
He solicited for the support of the Corps, especially in the areas of enforcement of the regulations.
