The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has stated that exceptional performance and dedication to duty by officers and men of the service will be duly recognized and rewarded.
Speaking at the decoration ceremony of recently promoted senior Customs officers in Abuja on Thursday, the CGC emphasized that the 2023 promotion exercise was based on outstanding performance and merit.
He charged all officers and personnel to redouble their efforts, assuring them that dedication and commitment to duty would not go unnoticed and unrewarded.
His words: “While some of you received regular promotions today, there are others who earned special promotions due to their exceptional performance and commitment to promoting the Service.”
Adeniyi assured that such dedicated officers would be duly recognized and rewarded by the Management Team.
The CGC’s call on the celebrants aligns with his ongoing efforts to achieve his 3-point agenda: Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation, all in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Manthra.
The occasion, attended by the NCS Management Team and family members of the celebrants, marked a historic moment in the service.
ACG Florence Nano Ogar-Modey and ACG Queen Ogbudu recently appointed were decorated.
Among those newly promoted to the rank of Comptrollers are AB Shuaibu, TM Daniyan, F Fajana, N Isyaku, MV Umana, AC Nwobi, F Abdulquadir, HK Ejibunu, FM Ojiofor, IN Aliyu, MD Malah, EO Oshoba, JK Oladeji, E Luka, AP Daruaku, FM Ojeifor, IN Nwokorie, EJ Harrison, and others.
It would be recalled that the breakdown of promotions includes:
– Inspector of Customs (IC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II) – 348
– ASC II to ASC I – 321
– ASC I to Deputy Superintendent of Customs II (DSC) – 355
– DSC to Superintendent of Customs (SC) – 207
– SC to Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) – 500
– CSC to Assistant Comptroller (AC) – 333
– AC to Deputy Comptroller (DC) – 78
– DC to Customs Comptroller (CC) – 67
In his congratulatory message, the CGC urged the newly appointed and promoted officers to redouble their efforts in executing critical roles, including revenue generation, trade facilitation, and suppression of smuggling.
Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Queen Obudu, expressed deep appreciation in her vote of thanks, reassuring unwavering belief that the capabilities of the officers meet up to expectations.
[1/5, 18:53] Tunde Ojudun: Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Grosses ₦1bn
… First Nollywood Film to break the record
A Tribe Called Judah has surpassed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as the highest-grossing film in Nigerian theatres.
The move by popular Nollywood star, Funke Akindele history by becoming the first Nollywood film to surpass ₦1 billion at the box office.
The movie, which was released on December 15, 2023, has been a massive success, grossing over ₦613 million in just two weeks of its release. The movie has been a hit with audiences and critics alike, with many praising the film’s storyline and excellent performances by the cast.
Akindele, 46, has now become Nollywood’s highest-grossing director with this new record.
“Thank you, Lord! Thank you Nigeria! Thank you Ghana!” she wrote on Instagram, receiving thousands of congratulations.
“This achievement is not just about numbers; it is a testament to the power of storytelling, cultural pride, and the unyielding spirit of Nollywood,” said FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, on Instagram.
The movie, directed by Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu, tells the story of a family that plans to rob a mall but finds armed robbers already inside when they arrive. The film stars Jide Kene Achufusi, Funke Akindele, Boma Akpore, Paschaline Alex, and many others.
The movie’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew, as well as the support of the Nigerian audience.
A Tribe Called Judah has surpassed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as the highest-grossing film in Nigerian theatres.