Ojukwu University Collaborates with Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps to Enhance Campus Security
Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, meets with NSCDC State Commander Comm. O.A Maku in Awka to discuss joint security measures for Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, emphasizing proactive strategies and partnership.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a bid to bolster security measures within the university campus and its environs, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, recently held a strategic meeting with the State Commander of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Comm. O.A Maku, at the NSCDC State Command headquarters in Awka.
The meeting, held under the banner of collaborative security efforts, aimed to foster a stronger partnership between COOU and the NSCDC in ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the university community at large.
During the interaction, both parties discussed various proactive measures to enhance security on campus, including the deployment of additional personnel, the implementation of advanced surveillance technologies, and the establishment of joint patrols in vulnerable areas.
Prof. Omenugha expressed her appreciation for the ongoing support and cooperation of the NSCDC in safeguarding the university's facilities and personnel. She emphasized the university's commitment to maintaining a conducive environment for learning and research, which necessitates robust security measures.
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Comm. O.A Maku assured the Acting Vice Chancellor of the NSCDC's unwavering commitment to ensuring the security and safety of COOU and its stakeholders. He pledged the continuous collaboration of the NSCDC in intelligence sharing, capacity building, and swift response to security challenges within the university vicinity.
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The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to strengthen the existing partnership through regular consultations, joint exercises, and community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of security consciousness among students and staff.
This initiative marks a significant step forward in the collective efforts to uphold security standards and promote a conducive academic environment within Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
