The immediate past Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, CC Abdul Kadir Alao Sulu has been described as an astute administrator who set a standard that future Commandants would try hard to surpass.
Osun Command said Commandant Sulu’s tenure in state short with a meaningful and unprecedented record which shall remain a reference point for a long period of time in Osun State Command.
This was made on Thursday 24th June at the setforth ceremony of Commandant Sulu at NSCDC Osun State headquarters.
ACG Adeyinka Fasiu said Commandant Sulu’s humility is second to none, adding that his legacies and conduct are truely appreciated.
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.
Among notable people present are , 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
