It was a historic moment on Thursday, 24th June as the immediate past Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, CC AbdulKadir Alao Sulu was sentforth to a greater heights in pomp and pageantry.
Sulu, who was described as an achiever, a role model, an epitome of humility, a visionary leader, an astute administrator, a giver, more of a friend than a boss by men and officers of the command, was recently transferred to the national headquarters of the corps.
Sulu’s spell as Osun Commandant was described short but meaningful and unprecedented in terms of achievements by all those who witnessed the epoch making event. They unanimously agreed that it shall remain a reference point for a long period of time in Osun State Command, as he has set a standard that future Commandants would try hard to surpass.
The sendforth ceremony which took place at NSCDC, Osun State headquarters attracted notable people among them were , the NSCDC Zonal Commander for Zone J, Assistant Commandant General Adeyinka Fasiu, Ondo State Commandant, CC Ahmed Abodunrin, Chairperson of Private guards company in Osun State, Chief Mrs Mobola Odebode-Lawal, CEO Cleangate security, Chief Ibrahim Adeleke, family and friends of Commandant Sulu, Command’s management, Area Commanders, Divisional officers and officers and men in Osun Command.
ACG Adeyinka who could not hide his feelings danced to the melodious songs played by Osun NSCDC band unit. He said Commandant Sulu’s humility is second to none adding that his legacies and conduct are truely appreciated.ACG Adeyinka Fasiu also said good deeds follow good people while bad deeds follow bad people. He appealed to everyone in attendance to borrow a leaf from Commandant Alao Sulu’s character, as he has left his mark on the sands of time in NSCDC Osun Command.
While delivering the keynote address, the 2ic of the command, Deputy Commandant Ibrahim Atanda, the chairman organizing committee stood in for Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja who was away for some urgent state matters, rolled out an endless qualities in CC Abdulkadir, he described him as a fantastic boss, humane leader, a true achiever, more of a friend than a boss.
While given her own recommendation, the Chairperson of Private Guards Company in Osun State, Chief Mrs Mobola Odebode Lawal said she had witnessed countless sendforth ceremonies in NSCDC nation wide , the one organized for Commandant Sulu happened to be the best.
Among officers who attested to the administration of the Commandant in Osun Command were; DCC Adebayo, DCC Babayemi, DCC Awofade, DCC Osungbure, ACC Ayelabowo, CSC Adewunmi,
Provost Marshall, DSC Jolaoye Lawarence, DSC Igbalaye, Command’s Auditor,Mr adegboyegun Thomas and others. They described CC Alao Sulu as a father, a generous giver, a silent giver, humility personified, a teacher, an editor,
a caring boss, a transparent man and many more.
In his response, the immediate past Commandant ascribed glory to God for everything and appreciated the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, for the privilege given to him to serve as Osun State Commandant.
He said it was his plan to lead officers and not to rule them, knowing fully well that it is easy to lead educated ones than ruling them.
He appreciated the command for cooperation enjoyed while leading them, as it made his work easier. CC Sulu appealed to those whom he might have stepped on their toes while in the command to forgive him. He assured everyone that he is a part of Osun NSCDC big family.
He said it is not GOODBYE but Au revoir, which means, we shall meet again.
The programme was accompanied with plaque presentation by the management and various gifts from management, divisions, departments, units, Private guards company, individuals, notable among the gifts was the groundnut presented by the popular groundnut seller in the command.
The ceremony was rounded off with vote of thanks by Ondo State Commandant, CC Ahmed Abodunrin. He appreciated all officers for organizing the programme and admonished them to strive higher in their carrier adding that the higher they go the hotter it becomes.
Commandant Abodunrin who appreciated CC Sulu for making himself accessible to all officers and men advised superior officers to emulate CC Sulu.
The sendforth also featured the dynamic Osun NSCDC band as they added glamour to the event, D.J petepete was also on ground and the indefatigable Public Relations unit did a big job to make the event a huge success.
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