Social Media Abuse Can Hurt National Security, NSCDC Warns Personnel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has warned its personnel against the misuse of social media and the need to adhere strictly to the social media policy of the Corps.

The Anambra State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, gave the warning while delivering a lecture on guidelines to adhere to in the use of social media by officers and men to the newly recruited personnel undergoing in-house training at the state command headquarters, Awka.

Olatunde called on the trainees to engage in activities that will positively showcase the image of the corps and desist from indiscriminate use of social media platforms for negative posting.

The Public Relations Officer, NSCDC, Anambra State Command, Okadigbo Edwin, made this known in a statement on Monday, January 29.

The commandant advised the recruits to see themselves as the faces of NSCDC and avoid publishing on the social media platforms materials perceived to be discriminatory, abusive, oppressive, harassing, bullying, victimising, offensive or otherwise incompatible with the corps mission and vision else they could face investigation for misconduct.

He said, “I urge you to study and have at your fingertips, the social media policy of the corps. This policy will help to guide you on the use of social media platforms.

“Your lack of caution in the use of social media could hurt the security of our dear nation, our operations and most importantly the corp’s reputation.

“It is therefore necessary to introduce you to this policy to avoid implicating yourselves and the organisation with the wrong usage of social media.”

Maku added, “Although social media offer opportunities for connectivity, the potential risks far outweigh the benefits, therefore, maintaining a cautious approach to online presence is crucial to preserving professionalism, protecting sensitive information and ensuring the continued trust and respect between the NSCDC and members of the public.”
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