The Nigeria Customs Service Board has confirmed the appointment of two Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs and five Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs.
The appointments, announced in Abuja on Tuesday, are part of efforts to fill vacancies created by the retirement of senior officers.
OA Alajogun and KI Adeola have been confirmed as the new Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs, while IG Umar, MM Tilley-Gyado, BA Makinde, OA Salefu, and T Bomodi have been appointed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs
On the other hand, The Board also approved the establishment of a new ICT department, which will be headed by DCG KI Adeola. The department will focus on modernizing the Service’s operations and enhancing its digital transformation.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated the newly appointed officers and urged them to work hard to generate revenue, facilitate trade, and suppress smuggling to support Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
In another development, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, recently charged officers who underwent three months of rigorous training of Junior Course 19 to continue to consider themselves as ‘good’ ambassadors of the Service, while also embracing the significance of continuous learning to add value to the Service.
The auspicious event, where the CGC was represented by the Deputy Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, DCG Bello Jibo, also had in attendance, Assistant Comptrollers General, Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College Gwagwalada, Abuja, ACG Kingsley Egwuh and Deputy Commandant, Comptroller Oluyomi Adebakin.
Addressing the graduands, DCG Bello Jibo, urged them not to relent on furthering their knowledge on Customs operations, as they were rigorously trained, adding, “The knowledge you have gained here is your foundation to showing your commitment to continuous learning and development that will define your success so, go forth with confidence; serve with honour and lead with integrity.”
He also said, “It’s my great pleasure that I stand before you today on this momentous occasion as we celebrate the graduation of the students of junior course 19, it marks the culmination of three months of hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence in Customs operations and administration.”
DCG Jibo, while continuing his speech, described the College as a remarkable citadel of learning and training within the Service, highlighting that, “It is here that the foundation for future leadership is laid, where Customs officers are equipped with the skills and knowledge.”
He further stated that the standard knowledge that students gained at the college is more than enough for them to navigate the complex landscape of global trade, security and border management, reiterating that, “This institution has produced some of the finest officers who have gone on to lead our service with distinction, and I have no doubt that the graduates here today, will follow suit.”
The CGC’s representative, DCG Bello Jibo, further said, “Your journey has not been easy, but your resilience and determination have brought you to this point. The knowledge and skills you have acquired here are not just tools for your career; they are keys to unlocking the future of the Nigeria Customs Service.”
He charged them to uphold the ethics of their work, as the Service considers them top bearers of its mission to facilitate trade, secure national borders and ensure the country’s economic prosperity.
He said, “The future of our service depends on your ability to lead with integrity, innovate with purpose and uphold the highest standard of professionalism. Today, we recognise the honour of the outstanding achievement of some of our graduates who were given special awards.”
He described the awards given to them as ‘a testament of the exceptional dedication and performance’ throughout their stay at the college, adding that “These awards are not just a recognition of their hard work, but a call to all of us to strive for excellence in everything we do.”
“The success of the Junior Course 19 reflects your commitment to excellence in training and education. In closing, I want to remind each of our graduates that today is not the end of your learning journey, but rather the beginning of a new chapter in your careers.” DCG Bello Jibo said.
Speaking on the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi’s commitment to collaborating with sister security agencies and stakeholders, DCG Jibo appreciated the turnout of the representatives of military and paramilitary agencies.
