Nigeria Customs Service Zone C Decorates Newly Promoted Officers, Calls for Rededication

Nigeria Customs Service Zone C Decorates Newly Promoted Officers, Calls for Rededication

By prince Benson Davies

In a bid to motivate and inspire its personnel, the Nigeria Customs Service Zone C has decorated newly promoted officers, urging them to discharge their duties with diligence, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

Addressing newly promoted customs officers of the command on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt, ACG Sambo Dangaladima said the promotion is a call to high responsibility and to show more commitment to the main trust of the service, which centers on diligence, professionalism, and sincerity while discharging their duty.

He emphasized, “We are here today to celebrate an extraordinary moment in the careers of our esteemed officers in the Nigeria Customs Service. We gather not just to decorate individuals with new ranks but to honor hard work, dedication, and the unwavering commitment to the service and our nation.”

“Promotion is not just a reward for past achievements; it is a call to greater responsibility, higher expectations, and a renewed commitment to excellence.told officers to continue checking the activities of economic saboteurs
“As officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service, we are the custodians of our nation’s borders, the guardians of trade facilitation, and the enforcers of fiscal policies. The roles we play impact the very fabric of Nigeria’s economic growth and security.

ACG Dangaladima charged officers to live above board while discharging their duties professionally. “Your elevation is a testament to your integrity, hard work, and alignment with the vision of this great service. However, with this new rank comes a challenge—a challenge to lead, inspire, and uphold the values of accountability, transparency, and efficiency.”

ACG Galandima asserted that their success largely depends on embracing modern technology, innovation, and selfless services in line with the fiscal policies of FG on trade facilitation.

He revealed that the success of the service depends on how well you adapt to challenges, leverage modern technology, and remain vigilant in combating smuggling, fraud, and other threats to national development. To the families and friends of our honorees, I extend my heartfelt gratitude. Your support, sacrifices, and encouragement have been instrumental in their journey.”

The climax of the event is the decoration of Comptrollers, Deputy Comptrollers, and Assistant Comptrollers from various commands under the zone.

ACG Sambo Dangaladima further expressed gratitude to Comptroller General, CGC BASHIR ADEWALE ADENIYI, MFR, psc, (+) and his management team for their continual support, encouragement, and his practical policies that have advanced our productivity and human capacity.

Commended government agencies and critical stakeholders for their contribution to make the event a huge success.