By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) in Gwagwalada recently graduated 100 officers who completed Senior Course 11 and Junior Course 20. The graduation ceremony, held on December 16, 2024, was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and Hon. Leke Abejide, Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise.
In his remarks, CGC Adeniyi commended the graduates for their commitment throughout the six-month training, urging them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and the core values of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). He highlighted the importance of utilizing their newly acquired skills to strengthen border security, combat smuggling, and enhance revenue generation.
Hon. Abejide congratulated the officers on completing the demanding training programme, describing it as the foundation for the professionalism required to execute their duties effectively. He encouraged them to adhere to the recently enacted Customs Act 2023 and emphasized the need for continuous learning and dedication to their roles.
The Commandant of the College, Acting Assistant Comptroller-General (Ag. ACG) Oluyomi Adebakin, conferred the titles of Pass Senior Course (PSC) and Pass Junior Staff Course (PJSC) on the graduates. She commended their resilience and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, and discipline as they returned to their respective postings.
One of the graduands, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Ibrahim, praised the Service for its foresight in prioritizing capacity building. He thanked CGC Adeniyi and his management team for the knowledge imparted to him and his colleagues.
The ceremony was preceded by a regimental dinner on December 12, 2024, a longstanding tradition of the College. During the dinner, CGC Adeniyi underscored the importance of discipline, camaraderie, and teamwork, encouraging the graduates to apply these values in their service to the nation.
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