The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has urged the newly inaugurated recruits to prioritise national interest and show commitment to duty and the Service’s core values.
The CGC stated this at the Customs Training College Ikeja on Thursday while reaffirming the Service’s commitment to developing competent and disciplined personnel through quality training and improved facilities.
The CGC who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Training and Doctrine, DCG Suleiman Chiroma stated that the new recruits who scaled through rigorous tests were selected based on their potential to contribute meaningfully to the protection and advancement of Nigeria.
“We expect nothing but the best from them, and we expect service delivery. We are going to do our best to train them and put them on the path to national recovery, national growth and national prosperity” he said
Speaking further, the Comptroller-General expressed confidence that the new in-take would grow to become excellent ambassadors of the country while reiterating that they must first show willingness to work diligently.
He further inspected and commended the current development within the Training College which cuts across; sports facilities, clinic and the college parade ground. “When I went around, I was impressed by the improvements we saw in the hostels, the bathrooms, the kitchen and the classrooms, and in fact the general environment.” he said.
Earlier, the Commandant of the College, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Patience Ita urged the cadet to maintain good conduct and integrity. “I am confident that the new recruits would adapt to the demands of the programme as their training progresses.” she assured.
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