The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, on Wednesday, decorated over 50 newly promoted officers and men of the service who were successful during the last promotional examinations carried out by the service’s commission, urging them to uphold integrity in the discharge of their duties.
During the decoration exercise, 16 personnel were promoted from Superintendent of Customs (SC) to Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC). In contrast, only two officers from the Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) were elevated to the Superintendent of Customs (SC) rank, among others.
Speaking during the decoration ceremony, held at the command’s headquarters in Idiroko, in the Ipokia Local Government Area of the state, Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, said the promotion of the affected officers was in recognition of their dedication and outstanding performances. In contrast, the decoration exercise acknowledged their complex works, commitments and resilience to duty.
Stressing that the benefitting personnel have upheld the service’s values and objectives, the CAC charged the newly promoted officers to be exemplary, remain dedicated, and continually seek knowledge while functioning in their new roles and responsibilities.
Emphasising that promotion comes with new challenges while staying ahead requires continuous learning and adaptability, Shuaibu further charged that the newly promoted NCS personnel should continuously work towards influencing and inspiring others to excel while still in service.
“Promotions are not handed out lightly; they are earned. The rigorous selection process ensured that only those who met the highest standards of competence, integrity and commitment were chosen. You have proven yourselves worthy of this honour, and I urge you to see this promotion as a call to even more excellent service to the nation ”
“Your elevation is a testament to your achievements and an encouragement to do more. Remember the immense trust the Service and our nation placed in you as you wear your new rank. Let this trust guide you in all that you do”.
Speaking on behalf of all the newly promoted NCS personnel, Superintendent of Customs Okorn Ogar appreciated the board and management of the NCS, particularly the Controller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for finding them worthy of bestowing the respective new ranks.
