… As NCCSC Gwagwalada Inaugurates Senior Course 14, Junior Course 24<\/p>\n
The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, inaugurated a combined cohort of 100 officers\u201450 participants for Senior Course 14 and 50 for Junior Course 24. The initiative underscores the Service\u2019s commitment to building leadership capacity and enhancing operational efficiency.<\/p>\n
The ceremony, held at Ahmad Makarfi Hall, marked the commencement of six\u2011month training for Senior Course participants and three\u2011month training for Junior Course participants.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of Comptroller\u2011General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, Deputy Comptroller\u2011General of Customs Sulaiman Chiroma described the inauguration as a milestone in the Service\u2019s transition from operational efficiency to strategic leadership development.<\/p>\n
\u201cModern Customs administration demands officers who are not only operationally competent but also strategically grounded,\u201d DCG Chiroma said.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that participation in Command courses would increasingly serve as a prerequisite for career advancement, urging officers to treat their nomination as both a privilege and responsibility.<\/p>\n
The Commander charged participants to uphold integrity, accountability, and professionalism, noting that the College provides a vital platform for equipping middle\u2011level managers to navigate Nigeria\u2019s evolving revenue framework and complex economic environment.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Commandant of NCCSC, Assistant Comptroller\u2011General of Customs Dow Gaura, reaffirmed the College\u2019s role as a hub for capacity building and leadership development. He explained that the courses are designed to strengthen competencies in leadership, policy analysis, communication, and inter\u2011agency cooperation\u2014skills essential for addressing emerging national and global challenges.<\/p>\n
ACG Gaura urged participants to demonstrate discipline, punctuality, adaptability, and a strong appetite for knowledge, while warning against academic misconduct. He assured them of full support from instructors and directing staff, and encouraged participation in sports and recreational activities to maintain physical fitness and mental well\u2011being.<\/p>\n
Declaring the courses open, the Commandant congratulated the officers and expressed confidence that the training would be impactful, enriching, and prepare them to drive institutional reforms and support national economic objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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