Ondo/Ekiti Customs Trains Officers On Capacity Building
By Asuquo Nuwak
Ondo/Ekiti Customs Trains Officers On Capacity Building
The Ondo/Ekiti Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has concluded a comprehensive retraining programme for its officers and men, aimed at strengthening capacity building, promoting professionalism, and deepening public trust in its operations.
A statement signed and released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs, Herbert Dzungwenen, said the exercise, which was held between 2-7 October 2025, aligns with the strategic vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, to foster a culture of excellence, efficiency and integrity across all formations of the service.
Besides, the training covered key modules including Reputation Management, Intelligence Gathering and Risk Management, Stakeholder Relations, Enforcement Procedures, Operational Engagement, and a review of the Public Service Rules.
Commenting on the opening session, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Queen Obazee, emphasised the importance of continuous learning and ethical service delivery in achieving the Service’s mission.
Comptroller Queen Obazee is quoted as stating that: “This retraining is not just a refresher course, but it is a call to renew diligence, integrity, and public service. Our goal is to deliver a Customs Service that earns the confidence of the public and serves as a pillar of national economic growth and security”.
Comptroller Obazee further noted that Customs operations continue to evolve in response to global trade dynamics, hence the need for officers to adapt through regular capacity-building and value-driven engagements.
Aside from this, she said the impact of the retraining would be evident in improved stakeholder coordination, enhanced risk assessment and enforcement efficiency, and a more transparent interface with the public.
At the end of the training Programme, she also appealed to stakeholders, particularly traders, freight forwarders, and community members within the South West corridor to cooperate and complying with customs regulations, reporting unethical practices, and supporting legitimate trade activities.
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