The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said that the era of deficit in handling weapons and ammunition is over in the service.
The CGC made the remark during the passing out parade of 2023 Junior officers recruit course held at Customs Training School, Goron-Dutse Kano on Thursday.
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He urged Nigerians to review their confidence and trust in the Customs Officers holding weapons, as the era of rampant untrained shooting of innocent Nigerians is over.
“Let me assure Nigerians that the era of our men while holding weapons would be shooting innocent Nigerians due to lack of sound training is over and has gone forever, and will not be repeated,” he said.
He noted that the new recruits have gone through regimentation with weapons and they specifically trained to protect the lives of Nigerians rather than killing them.
The Comptroller General charged the new recruits to utilise the opportunity adequately and be diligent in their service to the Customs and indeed the entire Nation.
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“As graduating recruits you represent the future of our organization. It is upon your shoulders that the responsibility of meeting the aspirations of our great nation rests, I want you to be mindful of the fact that your recruitment into the Nigeria Customs Service was merit-based.”
“You are expected to serve your nation with diligence, discipline, and the highest level of integrity at all times. Upholding these values is not just a duty but a necessity. Always be smart in appearance, for it reflects the pride you take in your role as customs officers. Be the embodiment of excellence and service in every aspect of your conduct”
“I want you to be mindful of the fact that your recruitment into the Nigeria Customs Service was merit-based. You were chosen from among over half a million applications received at the initial stage of the exercise. You have earned your place here, and it comes with great responsibility, ” he said.
In his address, the Commandant of the School, Mr. Rasheed Adahunse said the trainees covered topics on enforcement, revenue, valuation, export and import procedures, passenger selection, parcel post, administration, ITC as well as on some other valuable things.
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He added that the recruits have mastered the drills and excel in academic activities within six months while they were committed to checking border activities with joint efforts of the communities.
Highlights at the occasion were the display of various combatant skills as well presentation of awards to officers that excel during the training.
