The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, Abuja has hosted a three-day reunion honouring past and present Directing Staff.
The event, which commenced on Monday with a Regimental Dinner held at the College cafeteria, brought together a gathering of retired and serving senior Customs officers, military officials, and invited dignitaries.
The reunion was aimed at fostering camaraderie, rekindling professional ties, and reinforcing the strategic role of the College in shaping future leaders of the service.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who graced the occasion as Special Guest of Honour, used the opportunity to reflect on his personal and professional connection with the institution, having previously served as both a Directing Staff member and as Commandant of the College.
“The College played a central role in my professional development,” he stated. “It instilled in me the importance of training, mentorship, and strategic thinking in Customs operations.”
Adeniyi praised the invaluable contributions of former instructors, lauding their dedication to officer training and intellectual development.
He also recognised the presence of several former Commandants and Deputy Commandants, noting that their continued involvement reflected the enduring influence of the College.
“We are committed to supporting the welfare of Directing Staff,” he affirmed. “I will request that your names be officially recorded, so that those who serve here are recognised and strategically redeployed to commands and departments where their expertise can further benefit the Service.”