The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged newly promoted Course 1 ASC II 2024 officers who have completed their training to propagate the values and principles of the service.
The CGC gave the charge at the Passing Out Parade (POP) Ceremony, held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, on Monday, 3 June 2024.
CGC Adeniyi, who was represented by DCG Suleiman Bomai in charge of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), stated that the monumental event is borne out of the effort to change the narrative of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He said, “Today, we acknowledge not just your successful completion of training but also your readiness to take up new responsibilities that are crucial to the mission and vision of the service.
“As you step into your new role, you will be entrusted with greater responsibilities that play a vital role in our national security, economic growth and protection of our borders.”
Speaking further, he advised the newly promoted officers to propagate the values and principles of the esteemed organisation and be excellent role models for their peers and subordinates.
He extended gratitude to the Commandant Customs Training College Ikeja, Rural Border Patrol Operations, tactical teams, trainers, mentors and all those who contributed to the program’s success, stating, “Your dedication and hard work in imparting knowledge and skills to our officers are commendable.”
The Commandant of the training college, DC Haniel Hadison, stated that the training started on 5 May 2024 for 348 officers. “During the program, the officers were taught Customs Service administration, rules of engagement, import and export procedures, classification, valuation, community engagement, tactical decision making, and time management, among others,” he added.
He expressed appreciation to the CGC and his management team, whose aspiration has been to build a well-trained, efficient, and very effective system for service personnel to meet global standards and competitiveness.
