NCCSC Gwagwalada Inaugurates Junior Course 22, Urges Students to Uphold Professional Standards
By Muhammad Bashir
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, officially inaugurated fifty new students of Junior Course 22 on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
The three-month intensive training for the officers, predominantly Superintendents of Customs was launched at the Ahmad Makarfi Hall. The course is a crucial step in preparing officers for greater responsibilities within the Nigeria Customs Service.
The Commandant of the College, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, in her opening address, emphasised the importance of the training in equipping officers to manage both national and international challenges.
She reaffirmed the college’s commitment to providing the necessary resources, mentorship, and enabling environment to ensure officers excel in their duties.
“The prestigious Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College has consistently produced effective middle-level management officers and beyond, who drive the Service’s agenda across various commands and units. The Junior Course is one of the college’s two major programmes, designed to prepare officers for higher responsibilities,” she stated.
ACG Adebakin charged the students to uphold the college’s high professional standards and urged them to approach the programme with dedication, flexibility, and a growth mindset. She assured them that the training would enhance their leadership, decision-making, and operational skills.
She encouraged the officers to view the course as an opportunity to refine their knowledge, improve professionalism, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Emphasising teamwork, integrity, and discipline, she reminded them that their success in the programme would have a direct impact on their future careers.
She also reassured the students that the directing staff were well-equipped to support them, encouraging them to trust in their expertise and maintain a spirit of coordination.
On her part, the Special Guest of Honour, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of TRADOC’s Training and Coordination, ACG Nsikan Umoh, echoed the Commandant’s key messages. She described the training as essential for enhancing the efficiency of the Service.
“This institution is specifically designed to provide participants with a conducive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development. The competencies you acquire here will be critical in adapting to the dynamic nature of global trade,” ACG Umoh noted.
She stressed the importance of professionalism, adding that the training was not solely about gaining knowledge but also about shaping character.
“By investing in your professional development, the Service expects to benefit from your training, respond to global shifts, and capitalise on the opportunities of an increasingly interconnected world,” she said.
ACG Umoh urged participants to take the training seriously, abide by the college’s rules and regulations, and make the most of the programme.
She reminded them that their service records would ultimately reflect the effort and commitment they put into their training.
The Special Guest of Honour further encouraged students to take full advantage of the resources available, engage meaningfully with their peers, and strive for excellence, noting that the knowledge and experience gained would distinguish them in their careers.
