Tincan Customs Deepens Operational Excellence with Intensive In-House Training for Senior Officers
Kathy Kyari
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to professional development and operational efficiency with the successful completion of a week-long in-house training programme for senior officers.
The capacity-building exercise, held from October 13 - 17, 2025, at the Command headquarters, focused on strengthening officers’ technical knowledge, leadership skills, and adherence to modern customs practices.
Declaring the training open, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, underscored the importance of continuous learning in achieving organizational excellence. He urged participants to take full advantage of such opportunities, describing the exercise as “an investment in the growth of the personnel of the Service.”
According to him, “This training is not just a routine exercise but an investment in the growth of the personnel of the Service. I urge all officers to apply the knowledge gained to their daily responsibilities and strive for excellence in service delivery.”
Comptroller Onyeka further revealed that similar programmes would soon be extended to junior officers, ensuring inclusivity in the Command’s human capacity development efforts.
Resource persons were drawn from within the Command, showcasing the depth of expertise available internally. The sessions covered a wide range of topics including Physical Examination, Reputation Management, Risk Management and Documentary Checks, Evidence Exploitation, Customs Procedure Codes, Customs Classification, VIN Valuation, Customs Valuation, Code of Conduct, and Customs Administration.
In his closing remarks, Comptroller Onyeka reaffirmed the Command’s determination to build a “highly skilled, knowledgeable, and proactive workforce” capable of meeting the dynamic challenges of modern customs operations.
Several participants commended the initiative, describing the sessions as both enlightening and practical. Assistant Controller Rose Bonat of the Transire Unit praised the Command’s foresight, noting that the training exposed officers to updated Standard Operating Procedures and best practices.
“This training has broadened my understanding and equipped me with tools that are directly applicable to my role. I commend the leadership of the Command for investing in the professional growth of officers,” AC Bonat stated.
The training, according to many participants, not only deepened their professional competence but also reinforced Tincan Command’s reputation as a model of excellence within the Nigeria Customs Service.
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