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Zone B Customs decorate promoted officers  

Mr Abe said, “To whom much is given, much is expected. You have earned this promotion, and it is time to raise the bar.’’

• January 23, 2025
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 The Nigeria Customs Service, Zone B Kaduna State, has decorated the newly promoted officers, with a call for greater dedication and collaboration in their duties.

The zone’s Comptroller, Tijjani Abe, during the ceremony, urged the officers to prioritise harmonious working relationships with all the stakeholders.

He emphasised that the command remained committed to achieving its revenue targets and operational goals.

Mr Abe also advised the promoted officers not to see themselves as superior to their colleagues who were yet to be promoted, encouraging others to remain diligent and strive for excellence.

He appreciated the families of the officers for their support and congratulated the promoted officers, stressing that their elevation came with greater responsibilities.

He said, “To whom much is given, much is expected. You have earned this promotion, and it is time to raise the bar.’’

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Representing ACG Adekunle Oloyede, the Zonal Coordinator for Zone B Kaduna, Comptroller Ahmadu Shuibu, praised the dedication of the officers and reaffirmed the service’s commitment to professionalism.

Prominent among the officers decorated were Suleman Isa, Public Relations Officer of the Federal Operations Unit Zone B, promoted to Chief Superintendent of Customs.

Dikko Magaji, Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna Zonal Office, was also promoted to the Rank of Superintendent of Customs, Ridwan Yusuf, Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna Area Command was also elevated to Chief Superintendent of Customs.

The ceremony, described as a day of celebration rather than lengthy speeches, also highlighted the accomplishments of the officers while motivating them for greater service delivery.

In his vote of thanks, the Public Relations Officer for Zone B, .Suleiman Isa, expressed gratitude to the comptrollers for their confidence in the promoted officers.

Isa, who spoke on behalf of the newly promoted officers, also appreciated Abe for his mentorship and guidance, pledging not to take the promotion for granted.

(NAN)

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