The acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has charged the newly recruited officers and men of the service to showcase a sense of professionalism in weapon handling while also improving their human relations.
This was said in a statement issued on Friday by the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada.
According to the statement, Adeniyi made the announcement during the passing out procession for 956 general duty junior workers at Kano State’s Customs Training College.
He said, “The era of filing rampant cases of the shooting of innocent Nigerians has passed. Treat everyone with absolute respect and fairness.”
Adeniyi while congratulating the officers, urged them to be good ambassadors of the service.
“By way of protecting its integrity and reputation while discharging their constitutional duties.”
He, however, assured Nigerians that the service will not relent in taking stiffer action on any officer who fails to respect the rights of the citizens.
“You are expected to serve your nation with diligence, be presentable discipline-wise and in appearance, while also maintaining the highest level of integrity at all times.
“Upholding these values is not just a duty but also a necessity. Therefore, always be smart in appearance, for it reflects the pride you take in your role as a customs officer. Be the embodiment of excellence and service in every aspect of your conduct.”
In his remarks, the Commandant of the Customs Training College, Comptroller Rasheed Adahunse, said the recruits were found suitable in character.
Adahunse said, “These junior officers graduating today were found suitable in learning and character. It is pertinent to state that this basic course 1/2023 commenced on the 22nd of March, 2023, and the skills displayed by the graduates were mastered within this short period along with academic activities.”