By Sandra Chukwunyere
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked a significant achievement with the decoration of 67 newly promoted Officers.
The Comptroller Bashir Balogun, Unit Controller of FOU Zone C https://newspoint247online.com.ng/customs-fou-zone-c-intercepts-contraband-worth-over-n1-billion-in-month/, has congratulated the beneficiaries, emphasizing that their promotions were a testament to their hard work and commitment to the service.
A total of 67 Officers received promotions, with three making the jump from Assistant Comptroller (AC) to Deputy Comptroller (DC), one from Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) to AC, four from Superintendent of Customs (SC) to CSC, seven from Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) to SC, 15 from Assistant Superintendent of Customs I (ASC I) to DSC, 17 from ASC II to ASC I, 18 from Inspector of Customs (IC) to ASC II, and two from Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) to IC.
Comptroller Balogun has urged the newly promoted Officers to see their elevation as a privilege and a challenge, emphasizing that their new ranks come with greater responsibilities and expectations.
The Unit Controller expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s management team for ensuring that merit was rewarded.
The newly promoted Officers were encouraged to build on their achievements and strive for excellence in their duties, while promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
The ceremony, attended by senior Officers, family members, and friends of the honorees, was a celebration of achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work of the Officers.
The promotions are expected to have a positive impact on the operations of the Customs Service in Zone C, with a renewed focus on anti-smuggling activities, revenue generation, and trade facilitation.
In his address, Comptroller Balogun also acknowledged the families and colleagues of the newly promoted Officers for their support and encouragement.
“The Nigeria Customs Service has demonstrated its commitment to rewarding hard work and dedication with the promotions of 67 officers in Zone C.
“The promotions have been hailed as a motivation for Officers to work harder and strive for excellence in their duties.
“The decorated Officers are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in their new roles, contributing to the growth and development of the service.
“The ceremony has served as a reminder of the importance of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in the Customs Service”
The Unit Controller’s message to those who did not receive promotions was one of hope and encouragement, urging them to be motivated to work harder and strive for excellence.
The decorated Officers have been urged to be ambassadors of the service, promoting its core values and mission.
The promotions have marked a new chapter in the careers of the beneficiaries, who are expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the Customs Service.
The Nigeria Customs Service has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the growth and development of its Officers.
The event has served as a celebration of achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work of the Officers.
