The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, has called on Nigerian security agencies to implement the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Gender Policy II for 2026–2030. “We hope that through this policy, NSCDC will ensure that its objectives are achieved. The adoption of this gender policy goes with Nigeria’s third action plan on women’s peace and security. A Women, Peace and Security Expert, Dr Eleanor Nwandinobi, urged security agencies to take ownership of the policy and lead efforts to support persons living with disabilities. She said ensuring women’s involvement in national affairs is “a responsibility of collective efforts.”The NSCDC Gender Policy II builds on the corps’ first gender policy, which was introduced to enhance women’s participation in security operations and promote gender equality within the organisation.

Source: Punch February 03, 2026 19:43 UTC