Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja’s love for children could not be hidden as the pupils of Stallion Academy, Ring Road Osogbo paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command Headquarters, Ilesha Road, Osogbo on 24th March, 2022.
While welcoming the pupils, Commandant Ocheja warned teachers against child abuse.
He further urged teachers and school owners to prioritize education of pupils and students in the care so as to assist them to achieve their full potential in life, be good citizens and contribute positively to nation building.
The Commandant reiterated the mandates of the Corps in providing security for students while in school and ensuring that no child is abused.
Commandant Ocheja warned teachers who may be engaging in child abuse to desist from such act, stating the Child Right Act that has been domesticated in the state has enough provisions to prosecute anyone found guilty of any form of child abuse.
He also enjoined the pupils to always speak out anytime they are abused by anyone. He advised pupils to “report any form of abuse to your teachers and parents and be rest assured that NSCDC will not spare any one that abuses you, I will make sure the person face the full wrath of the law”.
The Osun NSCDC boss also took time to explain the core mandates of NSCDC to the pupils. With emphasis on protection of lives and property, Commandant Ocheja enlightened them on the importance of proactive intelligence information and safety measures.
He told the pulpils they were not too young to contribute to the security of the country by giving relevant information to security agencies.
In order to encourage the visiting pupils, Miss Ayomikun Omotola, a seven-year old emerged as a 2-minute Osun State Commandant.
She was privileged to sit on the Commandant’s seat, give orders to other pupils in attendance amongst other entertainment activities.
In her appreciation remarks on behalf of the children, the school coordinator, Mrs Oladayo Adekoya commended Commandant Ocheja for his passion for children.
She said the school remained resolute in ensuring provision of quality education and protection of its students.
