The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued its drive to enhance the health and safety readiness of its personnel through a specialised First Aid and Emergency Response training conducted for officers of the Katsina Area Command.
The training, held on Monday, 10 November 2025, was organised by the NCS Medical Team from Customs Headquarters as part of a nationwide sensitisation programme aimed at equipping officers with vital life-saving techniques to effectively manage emergencies in the line of duty.
According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Bello Isah, the session brought together officers from the Katsina Area Command, including personnel from the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) operating within the Katsina axis.
Participants received hands-on instruction on First Aid administration, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), trauma management, and other emergency procedures designed to ensure timely response to critical situations before professional medical help arrives.
Declaring the training open, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abba-Aji Idriss, commended the initiative of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for prioritising officers’ welfare and operational safety through continuous capacity building.
“Our officers often operate in challenging environments where emergencies can arise unexpectedly,” Comptroller Idriss stated. “This training ensures that they are not only equipped to safeguard the nation’s borders but also to protect lives, including their own and those of the citizens they serve.”
Leading the facilitation, the head of the Medical Team, Comptroller Habiba Abdulmalik, explained that the programme was part of a broader effort to promote a health-conscious and emergency-ready workforce across all Customs formations.
“Equipping officers with First Aid and emergency response skills enhances confidence, fosters teamwork during crises, and significantly reduces the risk of fatalities,” she said.
Participants described the training as practical and highly beneficial, noting that the hands-on demonstrations provided valuable skills applicable to both workplace and field operations. Many also pledged to share the knowledge gained with colleagues at their respective formations.
The month-long First Aid sensitisation tour, launched by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi is being implemented across all Commands and Headquarters units to ensure every Customs officer is trained to handle emergencies promptly and professionally.
