The acting Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi, delivered a charge to the Basic Course I/2023 Cadets, urging them to uphold the highest level of integrity and professionalism in their duties. The statement was made in Lagos on Saturday.
Congratulating the cadets on their successful completion of training, Mr. Adeniyi welcomed them into the service and expressed hope for a better Nigerian Customs. He emphasized the importance of discipline, good conduct, and the highest level of integrity in their actions.
Mr. Adeniyi also revealed that there have been significant enhancements to the service’s training and development framework. He announced that officers within the superintendent cadre, starting from those graduating today, will undergo mandatory refresher courses every five years.
The Training College Commandant, Deputy-Comptroller Haniel Hadisson, advised the cadets to maintain the high standard of discipline they experienced during their six-month training. He expressed gratitude for the support provided by the Acting Comptroller-General and his team.
In recognition of excellence, awards were presented to outstanding cadets who had distinguished themselves through dedication and hard work. A total of 81 cadets successfully completed their training and passed out of the Training College.
The graduation ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Manasseh Jatau, a retired Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, senior officers of the service, and representatives of sister agencies, among others.
This report was provided by NAN.
