NSCDC adopts sign language to boost security in Abuja
A tragic past incident has long highlighted the dangers faced by the hearing-impaired during security operations. Years ago, a deaf young man was shot because he could not hear security operatives ordering him to stop. That event exposed a critical communication gap between law enforcement and persons with disabilities. Today, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is taking steps to close that gap. For the first time in Nigeria’s security history, the Corps has trained and certified 250 officers in sign language. The initiative, launched by the FCT Command under the leadership of Commandant General Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, marks a historic move towards inclusive security. A new approach to security The training, conducted in partnership with Deaf-in-Tech and the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf, was themed “Advancing Public Safety through Inclusive Protection.” It is the first […]