By Helen Udo, Outlook Media ABUJA.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has kicked off a three-day refresher training programme for its newly promoted Deputy Controllers (DCs) and Assistant Controllers (ACs).
Declaring the training open on Monday, 10 February 2025, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, emphasised the Command’s commitment to continuous professional development.
“For newly promoted DCs, you are captains of vital entry and exit points and responsible for overseeing all operations, among others. Your leadership skill must be instrumental in optimising efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism within your terminals”, the CAC stated.
He also highlighted the newly promoted Assistant Comptrollers’ crucial role: “Similarly, for the ACs, you are gatekeepers responsible for the final checks and approvals that allow goods to move in and out of the port. Your attention to detail and understanding of regulation, among others, is paramount in preventing revenue leakages and ensuring national security”, he added.
Comptroller Olomu described the training as an interactive forum for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and clarifying any ambiguities in Customs procedures.
He assured of the Service’s management team’s commitment to providing the necessary tools and support required for the success of personnel.
