The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, held a decoration ceremony for 67 newly promoted officers at Idiroko, with the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller MS Shuaibu, urging them to uphold professionalism, integrity, and dedication in their new roles.
Addressing the gathering, which included representatives from the Immigration Service, NDLEA, DSS, senior officers, and invited guests, Comptroller Shuaibu emphasized that the promotions were a recognition of the officers’ hard work, resilience, and commitment to the Service’s core mandates.
“Your promotion is not just a reward but a call to greater service. It reflects the confidence the Nigeria Customs Service has in your ability to take on higher responsibilities. Let this elevation serve as a motivation to uphold our values of integrity, diligence, and patriotism,” he said.
He urged the newly promoted officers to lead by example, remain dedicated to the Service’s mandates of revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and trade facilitation, and embrace continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging challenges.
Comptroller Shuaibu also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the NCS management for their commitment to staff welfare and career progression. He encouraged officers who were not promoted to remain steadfast, assuring them that their time would come.
The event concluded with the formal decoration of the 67 promoted officers, marking a significant milestone in their careers and reinforcing the Service’s commitment to excellence and national development.