Customs CGC tasks deputy comptrollers on information security, ethics
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Dr Bashir Adeniyi, has urged Deputy Comptrollers to uphold information security and professional ethics in the digital age.
Adeniyi said this on Thursday at the closing of a three-day Strategic Refresher Course for Deputy Comptrollers at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos.
The course focused on the theme: “Information Security and Professional Ethics in the Digital Age” for senior officers.
Adeniyi noted that the sessions reinforced protection of official documents, responsible use of electronic devices, social media etiquette, cyber-security awareness and ethical conduct in a technology-driven environment.
Adeniyi also emphasised continuous capacity building to equip senior officers for more leadership responsibilities and efficient service delivery across various commands nationwide.
He said as ambassadors of the service, that the officers should set standards of discipline, manage public perception with transparency, and take sound decisions during operational challenges and crises.
The Zonal Coordinator ‘A’ of NCS, Assistant Comptroller-General Muhammed Babandede, said the programme demonstrated the visionary leadership of Adeniyi in strengthening personnel capacity for higher responsibilities.
Babandede commended participants for dedication and active participation, adding that presentations by Brig.-Gen. R.K. Apata and AVM G.I. Jibia provided tools for leadership excellence and institutional transformation.
He urged the deputy comptrollers to apply the lessons with renewed vigour, confidence and commitment to drive positive change and uphold the highest standards in their various commands.
Babadede thanked the resource persons for their contributions and commended the college faculty for organising a well-structured programme that met the professional needs of senior officers.
He charged participants to continue to excel and remain outstanding ambassadors of the NCS in promoting lawful trade and national security across the country.
Also, Assistant Comptroller-General Mohammed Abba-Kura, commended Adeniyi’s progressive policies, which he said had strengthened the service.
Provost Marshal and Deputy Comptroller, Dr Salahu Santusi, said the course was designed to enhance leadership capacity, strategic thinking, operational effectiveness and policy implementation skills for deputy comptrollers in critical positions.
Santusi said the training featured facilitators from the military and paramilitary services adding that key topics included information security, future of customs leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical conduct in a technology-driven operational environment.
He said that participants appreciated the CGC for the opportunity and pledged to apply the knowledge acquired to strengthen the service.
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