Nigeria Customs announces first female pilot

The Nigeria Customers Service has announced Deputy Superintendent Olanike Balogun as its first female pilot.

The spokesperson of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this announcement in a statement on Sunday.

Reacting, the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, lauded her dedication and described her achievement as a testament to the Service’s commitment to capacity building and innovation. “Her story exemplifies what is possible with determination and institutional support,” he said.

In her remarks, Balogun said that being the first female pilot in the NCS Airwing is credited to inspiring women within and beyond the service never relenting in pursuing their dreams.

“My role as the first female pilot in the service reflects my commitment as a woman to advancing my passionate dream as well as the operational capabilities of the NCS,” she stated.

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