In a powerful address, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command has passionately charged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs to wholeheartedly embrace innovation, integrity , and continuous learning as they step into higher responsibilities within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Speaking at the opening session of a special training session tailor-made for these elevated officers Comptroller Oshoba warmly congratulated the participants on their well-deserved career advancement stressing that their promotions are both a reward for hard work and a call to greater service .
Heightened Expectations
He underscored that these new ranks come bundled with increased expectations from both the Service and the nation urging the officers to dazzle with excellence discipline and unwavering commitment to the modernization vision of Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR
Modernization & Innovation
Highlighting the Service’s thrilling transformation drive Comptroller Oshoba noted Customs operations have evolved into more knowledge-driven realms, thanks to cutting-edge ggmodernization initiatives like:
Advance Ruling System
Time Release Study
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme
One Stop Shop mechanism
These are redefining trade facilitation in Nigeria .
Key Charges
Master new tools Familiarize with modern tools to boost efficiency compliance ,and risk management.
Combat non-compliance : Beware of non-compliance whether from ignorance or deliberate circumvention use technology for risk assessment.
Interact & network Leverage training to exchange ideas , build networks and strengthen teamwork & leadership.
Uphold core values :As leaders uphold Justice and Honesty core Service values!
Capacity Building
Comptroller Oshoba reassured that capacity building remains a top priority under current leadership with continuous training & retraining forming vital parts of the long-term strategy for institutional excellence
Reported by: SC JT AYAGBALO, Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command.
Venue: Apapa Area Command headquarters .
This empowering training session aims to superbly equip these newly promoted officers with advanced knowledge and leadership skills crucial for driving Customs modernization and effective trade facilitation in Nigeria.
