Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Commander John Attah Onoja, Head of the NSCDC Special Mining Marshals, has been honoured by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, with a prestigious media award recognizing his patriotism, dedication, and outstanding service in protecting the country's mineral resources.

During the ceremony held in Abuja, Commander Onoja paid tribute to Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), crediting him as the visionary behind the creation and success of the Special Mining Marshals unit.

"This award belongs foremost to the man whose vision gave life to the Special Mining Marshals. Professor Audi not only conceived this initiative but als...