By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ACC Attah John Onoja, has received a Meritorious Award for outstanding service.
The award was presented to Onoja by the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, at the Corps’ National Armourers Retreat and Symposium.
The recognition was in honour of Onoja’s dedication, discipline, professionalism and commitment to national service.
It also highlighted the contributions of the Mining Marshals to the fight against illegal mining, mineral theft and other economic crimes affecting Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
Under Onoja’s leadership, the specialised unit has sustained operations aimed at protecting the nation’s mineral resources and supporting efforts to sanitise the mining industry.
Receiving the award, Onoja expressed appreciation to Audi for the recognition and confidence reposed in him.
He described the honour as a reflection of the dedication and sacrifices of officers and men of the Mining Marshals across the country.
Onoja dedicated the award to his team, attributing the unit’s achievements to teamwork, resilience, loyalty and selfless service.
He pledged that the Mining Marshals would intensify operations against illegal mining and continue supporting the NSCDC’s mandate to protect Nigeria’s mineral resources.
He said the unit remained committed to ensuring that the nation’s mineral wealth was protected for the benefit of present and future generations.
