Customs Zone B bids farewell to Kebbi, Kano controllers, decorates promoted officers
By Hussaina Yakubu
The Zone ‘B’ Coordinator of the Nigeria Customs Service, ACG Adekunle Oloyede, has told newly promoted senior officers in the zone to uphold discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their new responsibilities.
ACG Oloyede said with the promotion, more will be expected of them in projecting the image of the service and meeting set targets of the organisation.
The Coordinator made the remarks in Kaduna during the decoration of the officers with their new ranks, and a farewell ceremony for officers who retired.
The decorated officers included Comptrollers, Deputy Comptrollers, and Assistant Comptrollers.
Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, Comptroller Bello Sani expressed gratitude to the management for the trust in them and pledged their continued commitment to the service.
Meanwhile, the zone has bid farewell to retiring Area Controllers, including Dauda Chana of Kano/Jigawa Area Command and Ojike Iheanacho Ernest of Kebbi Command.
ACG Oloyede praised the retirees for their distinguished service, stating that retirement marks not an end but a transition into another phase of life.
“Your service to the nation has left a legacy for junior officers to emulate. We pray for your future endeavours and trust that you will continue to contribute to national development,” he added.
Both the Federal Operation Unit Controller, Ahmadu Shuibu, and Tijjani Abe of Kaduna Area Command, congratulated the retirees and commended them for their immense contributions to the growth of the Nigeria Customs Service.
A plaque was also presented to each retiree to honour them for their 35 years of service.
In a vote of thanks, Chana expressed appreciation for the outpouring of goodwill, praying that those still in service will achieve even greater milestones.
On his part, Iheanacho reflected on his journey in the service and thanked his colleagues for their support, and prayed that the bonds formed will endure beyond the service.