The Controller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, has charged newly promoted officers to lead with integrity and humility, emphasizing that their new ranks come with greater responsibility.
Speaking during the decoration ceremony for the newly promoted officers and men in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, Comptroller Shuaibu congratulated the officers, describing the event as a significant moment for the unit.
He stated that the promotions were not merely new titles, but a recognition of the officers’ dedication and loyalty to the Service and the nation.
“The promotions being celebrated here today are not just titles conferred; they are a reflection of your commitment to excellence, your patriotism, and your steadfast service to the Nigeria Customs Service and to our great nation,” he said.
He commended the officers for their diligence, courage, and professionalism, noting that their elevation was a reward for hard work.
“Your elevation is not by chance; it is a reward for hard work,” he stated.
He reminded the newly promoted personnel that “with every promotion comes greater responsibility,” and urged them to uphold the high standards expected of them.
“This is not just a step up in rank it is a call to higher standards of leadership and accountability,” he added.
To those who were not promoted during the exercise, Comptroller Shuaibu urged them to continue to serve with commitment.
“Promotion is not a race; it is a journey. Continue to serve with commitment and integrity. Be patient and persistent. Your time will come,” he assured, adding, “Promotion ultimately comes from God, and your efforts do not go unnoticed.”
He said out of a total of 3,312 senior officers and 202 junior officers recently promoted by the Customs Board, a total of 186 officers from the unit benefitted from the promotion exercise.
He gave the breakdown as follows: Assistant Comptroller of Customs to Deputy Comptroller of Customs – 7 officers.
*Chief Superintendent of Customs to Assistant Comptroller of Customs – 6 officers.
* Superintendent of Customs to Chief Superintendent of Customs – 22 officers.
*Deputy Superintendent of Customs to Superintendent of Customs – 27 officers
*Assistant Superintendent of Customs I to Deputy Superintendent of Customs – 23 officers.
*Assistant Superintendent of Customs II to Assistant Superintendent of Customs I – 42 officers.
*Inspector of Customs to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II – 48 officers.
*Assistant Inspector of Customs to Inspector of Customs – 11 officers.
In his concluding remarks, the Comptroller reminded the officers hat “promotion is not the end of the road it is a checkpoint on the long path of service.”
He stressed that there were “greater heights to attain, new challenges to confront, and more contributions to be made toward the development of our Service and the progress of our country.”
“Once again, I congratulate all the newly promoted officers. May you continue to bring honour to yourselves, to this unit, and to the Nigeria Customs Service at large.”
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