Customs Corner
Customs Urges Ogun Youths To Use Their Position In Fighting Menace Of Smuggling
Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), urged the state chapter of the National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) to use their positions at partnering with the Federal Government of Nigeria in fighting the menace of smuggling in the country.
The Customs Area Comptroller of Ogun 1 Command, Compt. Dera Nnadi gave the admonition while hosting the State Executive members of NYCN, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko border.
Nnadi, who was addressing the NYCN executive, specifically pleaded with the youth leaders to leverage on their positions to educate youths of the state not only on the menace of smuggling, but also on other cross border crimes for which Ogun State has been tagged as a war zone in the FG’s efforts at actualizing the objectives of growing the nation’s economy.
The State’s Chairman of NYCN, Comrade Abdul -Jabar Ayelaagbe, had earlier appealed to the NCS leadership in Ogun 1 Command to prevail on their operatives to desist from the habit of “indiscriminate firing within towns”, each time they were on the trail of smugglers who may have escaped into their towns in the Ogun West axis of the state.
Ayelaagbe in his address, explained that indiscriminate shooting of firearms within the towns by NCS anti-smuggling operatives have always resulted in the death of innocent souls, a situation which he said smugglers usually take advantage of to escape.
Responding to their demands, the Area Controller of Ogun 1 Command appreciated the concerns of the youth, however, expressly stated that “Customs and the Federal Government would appreciate situations whereby the youths of the state partner with the Service towards actualizing the objectives of suppressing smuggling activities in Ogun”.
Nnadi further tasked the youths to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Customs Service to better their careers in life, stressing that the Service always accorded high priority to natives of the border communities each time it is recruiting.
He said that “The South West gave birth to NYCN in 1964 and Ogun State produced the first President of the council. We expect that the Ogun State chapter of NYCN will leverage on this glorious antecedent and join NCS to fight the menace of smuggling and other cross border crimes in the state”.
“We need to reiterate that Ogun State is a trade hub where legitimate trade thrives and indeed, the Customs Command is the facilitator. We wish to obtain the assurances of the great Ogun State Youths to support NCS in this quest of presenting a new face of the Gateway State” he added.
He further stated that “It is essential we enable and sustain this image in line with the historical antecedent of the state as the forbearer of several aspects of our national development”.
“I do not doubt that like your predecessors were known for fighting injustice and crimes in the society, you will join us to actualize these objectives” he added.
The Area Controller further disclosed that the youths’ visit coincided with the official launching of the additional 4 Units of special anti-smuggling patrol Toyota Hilux vehicles allocated to the Command by the Comptroller General Customs Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd).
While expressing his optimism that NCS will organize a forum to further educate a greater number of Ogun youths on the need to support the Service, Comptroller Nnadi however, promised that his Command will continually instill it in the psyche of its personnel on the need to adhere to the rules of engagement in the course of dealing with members of the border communities, stressing that. He also urged communities members to expose smugglers and criminals in their midst.
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Nigeria Customs Service Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality in Decision-Making
Author: Bashir Muhammad.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence.
At a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity, co-organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the NCS in Abuja on Monday, April 22, 2024, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a gender-inclusive environment within the service.
Acting Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Caroline Niagwan, represented the CGC at the event, where she emphasised the need for clear policies and procedures to address gender discrimination, harassment, and biases within the NCS.
“Our aim is to create a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and contribute to the service’s success, regardless of gender,” the CGC said. “We are committed to addressing gender discrimination, harassment, and biases within our ranks, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that our policies and practices reflect this commitment.”
The workshop brought together customs officials, gender experts, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for promoting gender inclusivity and addressing gender-based violence in the workplace.
With this reaffirmed commitment, the NCS demonstrates its dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable work environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
Customs Corner
ACG Swomen Charges Trained Officers on Weapon Handling to Remain Worthy Ambassadors Customs
Author: Ibe Wada.
The Zonal Coordinator in charge of Zone A, ACG Hammi Swomen, has charged over 60 officers to remain worthy ambassadors of the Nigeria Customs Service as they concluded an intensive training on weapon handling.
Swomen, who also represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, made this remark on Friday, 19 April 2024, during the passing out Ceremony of Officers of the Federal Operation Unit, Zone A, who were trained on weapon handling at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos.
Expressing appreciation for the dedication of all involved, Swomen emphasised the significance of the training in enriching the Nigeria Customs Service.
He said, “This is a wonderful milestone, not just for the Zone but the entire service. It is a message we would carry far and wide”.
With retirement on the horizon, Swomen expressed confidence in the Service’s future, stating, “My primary constituency, NCS, is moving to greater heights.” He urged the trained officers to positively influence their colleagues as a way of renewing their commitment to the Service.
Addressing pressmen on how the training would contribute to the general goal and mission of the Service, he said, “It is all-encompassing, ranging from how they deal with members of the public to carrying out operational affairs and others. They had classroom work, study tour to Seme checkpoints and went for shooting range too”.
Highlighting the comprehensive nature of the training, which addressed challenges faced by Customs Officers in the field, Outgoing Federal Operations Unit Comptroller Hussein Ejubunu remarked, “It behoves on the leadership to ensure that training and retraining of personnel is done as and when due. This crop of Officers were posted to the Zone and my Command and I felt the need for them to be retrained on weapon handling as this has become a challenge”.
“It is an indication that the Service will still go places and that we have competent trainers in the NCS that can train our men. I have no doubt in me with the present crop of Officers that are passing out today”. He acknowledged.
Commandant of Customs Training College, Ikeja, DC Haniel Hadison, expressed gratitude to the CGC for the opportunity to conduct the one-month training on weapon handling.
Hadison emphasised the effectiveness of the modules covered, noting, “In the course of this training, we did not experience any casualty.”
Hadison highlighted its significance in addressing operational challenges faced by Customs Officers, from engaging with the public to executing operational affairs effectively.
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CGC Adeniyi Meets NFIU DG, Reiterates Commitment to Enhance Border Security
Author: Muhammad Bashir.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, had on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, received in audience the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) delegation, led by Director General Hafsat Bakari, at the Service’s Headquarters in Abuja.
CGC Adeniyi’s meeting with DG Bakari centred around sealing a strong partnership that will enable the two agencies to take measures of enhancing border security through intensifying onslaught against smugglers and money launderers and other terrorism financing activities.
The CGC, while addressing the NFIU officials, congratulated DG Bakari for her appointment to head the organisation. He expressed Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to support NFIU by way of establishing a joint team that will be tasked to address some pressing issues.
“I want to wish you a successful tenure. I see, through your passion, your commitment to Project Nigeria, and I also see the collaborative spirit that you brought on board. These are all things that I share also because I believe that we can draw strength from each other, assist ourselves, and get things done.” the CGC said.
“We need to form an internal team that will be drawn up from our side to review those outstanding issues so that we begin to see, in a determined effort, what we can do,” he added.
Speaking earlier, the NFIU Director-General, Hafsat Bakari, applauded the NCS’s resilient commitment to safeguarding Nigerian borders, particularly in combating smuggling activities.
Emphasising the importance of information sharing, Mrs Bakari highlighted that her visit to the Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service is to establish a cordial relationship with the service in intelligence sharing.
She said, “We recognise the vital role of the NCS in protecting Nigeria’s borders, preventing the smuggling of illicit goods, but also in ensuring that those who import goods into our country pay the appropriate fees and levies that are due to the federal government.”
According to her, the ultimate goal of the NFIU was to ensure the safety and prosperity of Nigeria, adding that “we want to make sure that we have efficient systems processes and technologies in place to identify the smuggling of currency and other high-value items.
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