Customs College Graduates 50 Officers, Urges Innovation, Discipline
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, has graduated 50 officers from its Junior Course 22, with a charge to embrace innovation, discipline, and resilience as they advance in their careers.
The graduation ceremony, held at the Ahmad Makarfi Hall in Abuja on Friday, was attended by senior officers of the Service, families of the graduates, and invited guests.
Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Human Resources Development, Greg Itotoh, said the Service’s progress depended on the dedication of its young officers to uphold excellence.
“We can forget the harsh corrections, the restrictions, and the pain of training, but let us never forget the lessons learnt,” Itotoh told the officers. “As you return to your units, face the unknown with courage and determination, because as Customs officers, our duties are laced with challenges.”
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The Junior Course, tailored for young personnel, is designed to prepare officers for greater responsibilities in an increasingly complex operational environment.
Commandant of the College, Assistant Comptroller-General Oluyomi Adebakin, described the ceremony as significant, stressing that the participants endured rigorous academic, mental, and physical training.
She said the programme combined leadership development with discipline and teamwork, while testing punctuality, conduct, health, and endurance.
Outstanding participants received awards for leadership, discipline, marksmanship, and academic excellence, reflecting the holistic nature of the training.
All 50 officers were awarded certificates of completion and charged to serve as ambassadors of the College.
“This course has tested your resilience and commitment,” Adebakin said. “Now it is time to serve with the same dedication and contribute meaningfully to the efficiency of the Service.”
By PRNigeria
