The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Federal Operations Unit FOU, Zone A, Compt. Mohammed Shuaibu, recently decorated newly promoted officers in the unit, marking a significant moment in the history of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
A Celebration of Dedication and Loyalty
Comptroller Shuaibu congratulated the officers on their well-deserved promotions, emphasizing that the promotions were not just about new ranks but a recognition of dedication and loyalty.
He commended the officers for their diligence, integrity, courage, and professionalism, stating that their elevation was a reward for hard work.
Greater Responsibility
The CAC reminded the newly promoted personnel that with every promotion comes greater responsibility and urged them to uphold high standards of leadership and accountability.
He charged them to lead with integrity and humility, serving as mentors and role models to their colleagues.
A Message of Hope
To those who were not promoted, Comptroller Shuaibu offered words of encouragement, assuring them that promotion is not a race but a journey.
He emphasized that true leadership is not about titles or positions but about service, empathy, and dedication to a cause greater than oneself.
A Breakdown of Promotions
Within the Federal Operations Unit Zone A, a total of 186 officers benefited from the promotion exercise. The breakdown includes:
Assistant Comptroller to Deputy Comptroller*: 7 officers
Chief Superintendent to Assistant Comptroller*: 6 officers
Superintendent to Chief Superintendent*: 22 officers
Deputy Superintendent to Superintendent*: 27 officers
Assistant Superintendent I to Deputy Superintendent*: 23 officers
Assistant Superintendent II to Assistant Superintendent I*: 42 officers
Inspector to Assistant Superintendent II*: 48 officers
Assistant Inspector to Inspector*: 11 officers
### A Call to Continued Excellence
The Comptroller concluded by reminding the audience that promotion is not the end of the road but a checkpoint on the long path of service.
He stressed that there are greater heights to attain, new challenges to confront, and more contributions to be made toward the development of the Service and the progress of the country.
