Emeka Okoroanyanwu
Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has promised an improved welfare package for retired management members of the service.
While hosting the retired officers in Abuja on Saturday at the Customs corporate headquarters, the retired management team celebrated what they called shared legacy of diligence and commitment with the Comptroller General.
Adeniyi in an address, disclosed to the retirees of a comprehensive measure to elevate their welfare package and integrate it into the Nigeria Customs Service’s healthcare programme.
He promised to sustain the bonds between them and the Customs Service beyond their active years.
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He also told them of ongoing discussions with the Minister of Finance to champion a bill establishing a dedicated pension scheme, stating that the strategic initiative reflects foresight in securing the financial future of leaders within the Nigeria Customs Service.
The CGC emphasized the wealth of knowledge within the retired cadre and the need to strengthen the roots connecting the past, present, and future of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Highlighting the retirees’ significant contributions, Adeniyi emphasized crafting customized programs for seamless collaboration, ensuring the service continues to benefit from their expertise.
He described the gathering as a definitive avenue for connecting with successful leaders who have played pivotal roles in shaping the organisation.
He expressed confidence that their coming together would contribute to greater efficiency, enhanced regulatory compliance, and stable economic development goals for the country.
“I am confident that with your continued support and guidance, we will overcome challenges and achieve greater heights,” he noted.
Those present at the occasion included the immediate past Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Ahmed Ali (rtd), Dr. Abubakar Musa, Bernard Nwadialo, and a former sole administrator, Maj.-Gen. SOG Ango (rtd).
Many retired Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs and Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs were also in attendance.