As part of its efforts to encourage gender equality, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO), has launched a workshop on “Gender Diversity” at the Old Federal Secretariat in Garki, Abuja.<\/p>\n
The event, which commenced on Monday, 28 October 2024, reaffirmed the commitment of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to create a work environment where every officer is empowered to thrive, regardless of gender.<\/p>\n
The workshop was officially declared open by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs for Tariff and Trade, DCG Caroline Niagwan, represented by the NCS\u2019s National Contact Point, Chief Superintendent of Customs Zara Musa.<\/p>\n
Addressing attendees, CSC Musa underscored the workshop’s importance in fostering a workplace that offers every Customs officer equal opportunities for growth and success.<\/p>\n
CSC Zara stated, \u201cThis workshop will pave the way for officers to contribute fully to the Service’s success, regardless of gender. CGC Adeniyi remains committed to nurturing a gender-inclusive environment within the NCS.”<\/p>\n
It is worth noting that the workshop follows a previous capacity-building session hosted by the NCS in April 2024 on gender inclusivity at Wells Carlston Apartments in Abuja.<\/p>\n
The National Contact Point stated, “These initiatives form a series of efforts under CGC Adeniyi\u2019s tenure aimed at advancing gender equality across the Service, promoting a culture where diverse perspectives contribute to enhanced Customs operations.”<\/p>\n
Jennifer Goistene Burs, a resource person with the WCO from Botswana, addressed participants, highlighting the strategic impact of gender inclusivity on service delivery.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in finalising the draft action plan on Gender Equality and Diversity (GED), which was developed following the sub-regional workshop organised in April,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Burs noted that the implementation of this action plan would be instrumental in embedding diversity within the Service’s operations.<\/p>\n
Additional experts included Sendra Chihaka from Zimbabwe and Johanna Tornstrom, both of whom contributed insights on strategies for fostering a workplace culture that values and supports the contributions of all officers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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