The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, held a graduation ceremony for 100 officers who completed Senior Course 11 and Junior Course 20 on Monday, December 16, 2024.
The event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, as the Special Guest of Honour.
Both dignitaries emphasised the crucial role of professionalism in effectively discharging the duties of a customs officer and contributing to national development.
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).
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 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 prioritising capacity building. According to him, discipline, harmonisation of customs procedures, and the ability to work under pressure were some of the cardinal lessons taught in the college.
The ceremony was preceded by a regimental dinner on December 12, 2024, a longstanding tradition of the College.
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