One of the newly decorated Comptrollers of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Fidelis Chukwuemeka Nwanze, has described the attainment as “a dream come true”.
Nwanze, a former Deputy Comptroller of Customs in charge of Enforcement at the Apapa Port Customs Command, gave this remark few days ago when he decorated with his new rank of Comptroller of Customs in a ceremony which held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos.
The event which was presided over by the Zonal Coordinator in charge of Zone A of the NCS, ACG Charles Orbih and witnessed by numerous colleagues, friends and families of the newly promoted officers, also witness the decoration of other Comptrollers, Deputy Comptrollers and Assistant Comptrollers.
Speaking shortly after his decoration, Comptroller Nwanze described his promotion and subsequent decoration as a dream come true while thanking the almighty God for making him see his dream come true in his lifetime.
He, however, acknowledged that the promotion meant more work for him as according to him, “To whom much is given, much is expected of him.” He pledged to give his best in his new position while leaving the rest to God.
Comptroller Nwanze appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the Nigeria Customs Service Board for approving his promotion and decoration, also expressed his gratitude to his wife, children, colleagues and friends who stood by him and contributed to his attaining this height, thanking them for their understanding and tolerance all through the past years.
In his remarks, the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, ACG Charles Orbih who alongside other Comptrollers undertook the decoration of the promoted Comptrollers, Deputy Comptrollers and Assistant Comptrollers, advised the promoted officers to adhere to the visionary leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs.
Orbih observed that the ceremony exemplified the commitment of the Service to excellence and professional growth as it continued its journey towards a fully modernized and efficient NCS.
“Under the visionary leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm FNIIA, psc+, the Service has embarked on a transformative journey anchored on three cardinal pillars: consolidation of automation processes and digital infrastructure, collaboration with stakeholders and sister agencies for enhanced trade facilitation, and innovation in our approach to customs operations and revenue generation.
“This progressive vision has created an environment where excellence thrives, as evidenced by today’s promotion ceremony. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all promoted officers gathered here today.
“Your elevation is a testament to your exceptional dedication, unwavering integrity, and outstanding contributions to our nation’s economic security. The Service has demonstrated remarkable fairness and thoroughness in selecting the very best among its officers for promotion, ensuring that merit and performance remain the bedrock of career advancement”, he said.
The Zonal Coordinator, therefore, urged the promoted officers to demonstrate a remarkable proficiency in embracing modern Customs procedures and ensuring that high standards are upheld.
