The Peace Corps of Nigeria has boosted the security networks in Plateau State with the graduation of 900 cadets joining the fold of the Plateau Command of the Corps.

The 900 cadets were formally commissioned into the state command shortly after their graduation ceremony held at the NYSC camp, Mangu.

Dr Dickson Akoh, National Commandant of the Corps, said the new staff officers were subjected to a mandatory four weeks intensive training and orientation.

“The resource persons were selected from ministries, parastatals and relevant security agencies to deliver topical lecture as part of the activities for this orientation.”

The commandant urged the cadets to brace up for the challenging tasks ahead, stressing that they have “a critical role to play in promoting the prevailing peace (they) join the command.”

He reminded them that the country for a while “has been witnessing series of social security problems, which threatens the peace and unity of the nation. The challenges range from insurgency in the North East, secession agitation in South East, Niger Delta militancy, farmers and Fulani herdsmen clashes and general cases of kidnapping; and these form your primary responsibility as a cadet.”

He stressed that they are to ensure peaceful coexistence among communities and individuals and expressed appreciation to the state government and the people for their support during the training and orientation.

In his remarks, Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Peter Azi, who was the chairman on the occasion, said the commissioning was apt in sorting the situation Nigeria has found itself.

Azi, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Yusuf Gagdi, expressed optimism in the corps ability to contribute significantly to peaceful coexistence in the state.

He suggested that the corps personnel be deployed to ministries and agencies to assist government in achieving its peace and security mandate.

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Peace Corps boosts Plateau security with 900 cadets