50 Customs Officers Graduate from NCCSC, GwagwaIada

By Babatunde Aremu

Fifty officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have completed the three-month *Junior Course 25* at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, NCCSC, Gwagwalada, Abuja, marking a key advancement in their professional leadership careers.

Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony on *Friday, August 28, 2026*, Comptroller-General of Customs, *CGC Adewale Adeniyi*, charged the graduates to uphold integrity, sound judgment, and national interest over personal gain.

He stressed that leadership in modern Customs administration requires competence and accountability beyond routine revenue generation.

“Leadership is not defined solely by the rank that you wear, but is demonstrated through competence, fairness, courage and the responsibility you take,” Adeniyi told the graduates, urging them to apply their training to meet the demands of a complex operational environment.

The Commandant of the College, *Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Dow Gaura*, commended the officers’ dedication and highlighted ongoing institutional upgrades, including digital learning tools and strategic training partnerships with the Nigerian Army.

According to him, the upgrades are aimed at aligning the College’s curriculum with contemporary challenges in trade facilitation, border security, and revenue collection.

The event featured the presentation of certificates to all 50 graduates, with special awards presented by the CGC to the three top-performing officers.

Activities commenced earlier in the week on *Wednesday, August 26, 2026*, with a regimental dinner. Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, *DCG Suleiman Chiroma*, who represented the CGC, urged the cohort to bring vigilance and decisive leadership to their post-graduation assignments across various commands.

The graduation is part of NCS efforts to sharpen its operational edge and build a crop of officers equipped to drive reforms in the Service.