Nigeria Customs Service Reaffirms Dedication to Community Support in FCT

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals in communities and educational institutions as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

This statement was made by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who spoke in Abuja during the first anniversary celebration of the 'Customs Cares' program, which is the service’s central CSR initiative. He also announced the commissioning of a newly renovated assembly hall at the Government Secondary School located in Wuse Zone 3.

Adewale Adeniyi noted, "We have decided to intensify our CSR activities, and over the past year, significant efforts have been made to uplift the lives of residents in the FCT and other regions across the country."

He explained, "At the Customs Service, our duty extends beyond merely collecting government revenue; we are also dedicated to giving back to the community and educational establishments, which is why we are inaugurating this updated assembly hall today."

He expressed the hope that such facilities, which are already present in numerous secondary schools throughout the FCT and nationwide, will continue to receive the necessary attention and upkeep.

Furthermore, he urged the school management to ensure the new assembly hall is well maintained, stating, "The Customs Service is eager to see tangible improvements, particularly in terms of student performance in the WAEC examinations. The initiative aims to create a better learning atmosphere for the students."

The principal of the school, Josephine Ogwu, also spoke about the hall's early use for examinations, while she appealed for additional resources to further bolster educational experiences for the students.