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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is structured to ensure effective command, control, and delivery of its statutory mandates across the nation.
At the top of the hierarchy is the Commandant-General, who provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Corps. The Commandant-General is supported by eight (8) Deputy Commandants-General (DCGs), each responsible for a major Directorate. Together, the Commandant-General and the DCGs form the highest decision-making body within the Corps.
The Corps is organized into eight (8) Directorates, each handling specialized areas of responsibility:
- Directorate of Administration
- Directorate of Operations
- Directorate of National Assets Infrastructure (CNAI)
- Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation
- Directorate of Disaster & Crisis Management
- Directorate of Technical Services
- Directorate of Training & Manpower Development
- Directorate of Private Guard Companies
Beneath the Directorates, the Corps operates through Departments headed by Assistant Commandants-General (ACGs) or Commandants, who oversee the execution of specific functions. At the more specialized levels, Units are managed by Commandants or Deputy Commandants, ensuring that operational and administrative activities are carried out effectively across all formations.
This structure enables the NSCDC to maintain a clear chain of command, promote accountability, and ensure that its operations are well-coordinated in safeguarding the nation’s critical assets, protecting lives and property, and supporting national security efforts.