The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has approved a special promotion for the 2014 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) star player, Aruna Quadri.
The player has now been elevated from a Chief Corps Assistant (CCA) to the position of Inspector of Corps.
“The promotion is in recognition of his giant strides as a serving officer,’’ the Director of Sports, NSCDC, Ayodele Olusegun, said in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
It explained that Quadri’s global strides as well as his hard work and exploits, earned him the special promotion.
The statement added the promotion was sanctioned by the Commandant-General, Ade Abolurin.
“I want to say the Quadri has been a good ambassador of NSCDC and his exploits in table tennis globally has put the country on the world map.
“We at the NSCDC are touched by his determination and dedication to his trade and this has promoted the force. Quadri’s progress in table tennis has indeed brought attention to Nigeria and Africa.
“And NSCDC has pledged its support to the player, who recently signed on for a French club from his Portugal team,’’ the statement added.
It quotes an elated Quadri as expressing appreciation to the corps, particularly to the commandant-general for his support.
According to the statement, player promised to continue to work hard to continue to raise the profile of the corps globally.
“I am happy for this promotion and I want to specifically thank the commandant-general for having a listening ear and considering me for this promotion.
“I promise to make the corps proud wherever I find myself and I hope this will encourage other athletes to aim high in their chosen field of sports.”