The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to promoting gender equality in its decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence.
At a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity organised by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the NCS in Abuja on Monday, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a gender-inclusive environment within the service.
Acting Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Caroline Niagwan, who represented Adeniyi at the event, emphasised the need for clear policies and procedures to address gender discrimination, harassment, and biases within the NCS.
“Our aim is to create a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and contribute to the service’s success, regardless of gender. We are committed to addressing gender discrimination, harassment, and biases within our ranks, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that our policies and practices reflect this commitment,” Niagwan said.
The workshop brought together customs officials, gender experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for promoting gender inclusivity and addressing gender-based violence in the workplace.