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CAPACITY BUILDING: CGC INAUGURATES STUDENT OF JUNIOR COURSE 20.

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has charged the newly inaugurated students of junior course 20 to take heed to the knowledge and skills that would be impacted on them during their training to contribute meaningfully to the Nigeria Customs Service’s mission of safeguarding national borders and protecting the integrity of the nation’s economy.
The Custom boss who was represented by the Commander of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs Sulaiman Bomai,  made the call while addressing the students at the Ahmad Makarfi Theater of Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) in Abuja.
While educating the students about the history of the college, DCG Bomai says the ceremony marks a significant tradition in the history of of institution and reinforces the core values of dedication, discipline, and continuous development that have long been the pillars of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He revealed that the Service has made all arrangements to implement policies aimed at enhancing the skills of its staff through different initiatives, and also urged them to embrace the challenge of being engaged in the training as an opportunity for growth and development.
DCG Bomai, however, emphasised the need for participants to generate new ideas and innovations to drive the service’s transformation. While encouraging them to make positive impacts and view their facilitators as role models, aspiring to become like them in the future.
He further  urged the  trainers to provide a listening ear in assisting and guiding participants on their studies and welfare issues.
On his part, Assistant Comptroller-General Kingsley Egwuh, Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College Gwagwalada highlighted the course as a critical enabler of participants’ progression and aspirations in their noble careers.
The Commandant encouraged participants to enhance their confidence and competence in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and national security.
 Stressing that the capacity program prepares participants for increasing responsibilities in Command and Staff appointments.
He explained, “The course is designed to develop your Command, leadership, and communication skills to effectively carry out your work in the service.
 These skills are essential to address challenges confronting modern Customs operations.”
The Commandant further cautioned students to comport themselves desirably and ensure they obey the rules and regulations, as erring students would attract severe sanctions.
The event marks the final official outing of DCG Suleiman Bomai after 35 years of meritorious service.
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