The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a significant step in supporting the Sagbokoji community in Lagos State through its “Customs Cares” initiative.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, commissioned a renovated Local Authority Primary School and Primary Healthcare Centre on April 30, 2025.
Speaking during the launch, CGC highlighted the key initiatives of the renovation of school and healthcare centre:
-“”””T. ” The NCS renovated the entire school and healthcare centre, addressing educational and infrastructural needs in the community.
” The service provided school bags, exercise books, textbooks, and sandals for all pupils, aiming to boost their morale and academic performance”
– CGC Adeniyi emphasized the importance of healthcare and education in community development, highlighting the NCS’s commitment to supporting host communities.
“The project was made possible through the active support of stakeholders, demonstrating the value of collaboration and partnership in achieving community development goals”
The Sagbokoji community has welcomed this initiative, with the Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area expressing appreciation for the NCS’s gesture.
The headmaster of LA Primary School also lauded the service for its intervention, noting that the renovation would boost the morale of teachers and students alike.
This project demonstrates the NCS’s commitment to community well-being, beyond its core mandates of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and anti-smuggling.
