The Digest:
Dr. Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has officially retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age. His departure marks the end of a five-year tenure that began under former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021.
Key Points:
- Audi marked his final day at the NSCDC headquarters in Abuja during the 2026 World Civil Defence Day celebrations
- He holds a PhD in Public Administration from Nasarawa State University and an MBA from the University of Calabar
- The Federal Government is yet to announce a successor to lead the corps
- Born September 30, 1967, the Nasarawa State native is also a member of the National Institute (mni)
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