CGC Adeniyi urges Customs grads to drive change through continuous learning
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, emphasized the importance of continuous learning for recently graduated officers from Senior Course 9 and Junior Course 17 during a ceremony at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Representing the Deputy Comptroller General of Customs, Sa’idu Galadima, in charge of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Adeniyi urged the graduates to uphold high standards in their service and take calculated risks.
The Commandant of the college, ACG Kingsley Egwuh, praised the graduates for their dedication towards the betterment of the service and the nation, highlighting diverse training areas including academic standards, proficiency, and weapon handling.
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He stated, “All graduates should give their careers a purposeful meaning, shun all vices against growth and development, and uphold the motto of the Nigeria Customs Service, which is Justice and Honesty.”
The Commandant revealed ongoing projects, including replacing dilapidated chairs in the college hall and installing solar panels.
ACG Egwu, while praising the graduates, expressed optimism that the acquired training would enhance their performance.
He thanked CGC Adeniyi and his Management Team for their unwavering support, including approving an African Study Tour to Gambia, Ghana, Mozambique, and Tunisia.
Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies, Comptroller Oluyomi Adebakin, stated that the curriculum of the Senior and Junior courses aims to develop human capacity and establish a more effective and efficient Customs allocation.
She highlighted the dedication to enhancing officers’ skills and abilities with a high level of moral standards.
The Special Guest of Honour, Senator Isah Echocho, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise, highlighted the global economic challenges and stressed the importance of positively impacting society.
He expressed hope that the graduates’ ability to advance in technological advancements would contribute to elevating Nigeria’s economy.
The ceremony also featured a regimental dinner night to honour the graduates of Senior Course 9 and Junior Course 17, which celebrated academic achievements and underscored the disciplined ethos of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Amidst the regimental splendor, the night served as a reminder of the service’s proud heritage and the graduates’ responsibility to carry forward the torch of discipline and tradition.
The structured rituals and ceremonial aura encapsulated the ethos of the Nigeria Customs Service, providing a fitting culmination to the accomplishments of Senior Course 9 and Junior Course 17.
The evening concluded with a sense of accomplishment and pride, marking not only the end of academic pursuits but also the beginning of a journey for these graduates to carry forward the values of the Nigeria Customs Service with honour and dedication.