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Customs CG Decorates Two ACGs and Comptrollers, Urges Heightened Commitment

Katsina City News
04 Jan, 2024
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In a significant ceremony held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, adorned recently appointed Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs), Comptrollers, and other senior officers.

The event followed the recent announcement by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of the appointments of ACG Florence Nano Ogar-Modey and ACG Queen Ogbudu, along with the promotion of 2,209 senior officers.

Attended by the NCS Management Team and the celebrants' family members, the ceremony marked a historic moment in the service.

Addressing the decorated officers, CGC Adeniyi emphasized that the 2023 promotion exercise was a result of outstanding performance and merit, urging all officers and personnel to redouble their efforts. He assured them that dedication and commitment to duty would be duly recognized and rewarded.

"While some received regular promotions, there are others who earned special promotions due to exceptional performance and commitment to the Service," stated CGC Adeniyi.

The call to action aligns with CGC Adeniyi's ongoing efforts to achieve his 3-point agenda: Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation, in support of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Manthra.

Among those newly promoted to the rank of Comptroller are TM Daniyan, F Fajana, N Isyaku, MV Umana, AC Nwobi, F Abdulquadir, HK Ejibunu, FM Ojiofor, IN Aliyu, MD Malah, EO Oshoba, JK Oladeji, E Luka, AP Daruaku, FM Ojeifor, IN Nwokorie, EJ Harrison, and others.

The breakdown of promotions includes various ranks, from Inspector of Customs to Customs Comptroller.

In a congratulatory message, CGC Adeniyi urged the newly appointed and promoted officers to redouble their efforts in executing critical roles, including revenue generation, trade facilitation, and suppression of smuggling.

Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Queen Obudu, expressed deep appreciation in her vote of thanks, assuring unwavering belief that the capabilities of the officers meet up to expectations.