By Uko Etim

UYO—The Corps Commanding Officer of the Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps, NCCC, Chaplain Daniel Joe Alimi, has called on Nigerians to embrace prayer, moral discipline and patriotism as critical tools for tackling insecurity and strengthening national development.

He said the call is rooted in NCCC’s vision that “national security is not only the responsibility of security agencies but also requires the participation of citizens, religious leaders, traditional institutions, and community stakeholders”.

Speaking in an interview with our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday, Alimi said NCCC was founded out of a passion for Christian service, community development, youth mentorship, good leadership and national peace-building.

“The growth of the Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps was inspired by the need to create a faith-based platform that encourages prayers for the nation, moral discipline, responsible citizenship, spiritual support services, and collaboration with communities and security institutions,” Chaplain Daniel stated.

He disclosed that NCCC has expanded across 36 states and multiple local government areas to through state commands, local government units, community engagement programmes, chaplaincy services, youth mentorship activities, patriotic campaigns, and National Security Prayer Summits.

He said it has also created opportunities for leadership development, volunteer service, faith-based advocacy, and collaboration with community stakeholders on peace and national unity.

Alimi said NCCC regularly engages security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, government officials, and community organisations through courtesy visits, strategic partnerships, public events, and security awareness initiatives.

Its National Security Prayer Summit platform, he noted, creates opportunities for dialogue, prayer, community participation, and support for security efforts aimed at strengthening peace and social stability.

Despite growth, Alimi listed funding, public awareness, logistics, expansion into new communities, and misconceptions about its mission as major challenges. He said leadership remains focused on strengthening institutional structures, expanding partnerships, and promoting the vision of patriotism, peace, and national development.