Ports: We Shall Generate More Revenue This Year, Assures Customs Boss
HAMMED ALI CUSTOMS CG
By Our Reporter
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd) on Wednesday gave assurance that his organization will generate more revenue this year.
Speaking on the occasion of the decoration of newly promoted officers of the Service, Ali said this was even more so now that the nation depends on the Customs for revenue.
The CG therefore charged the officers promoted to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-Generals and others to work hard to justify their promotion.
According to him, Nigerians and the federal government will now expect so much more from them.
The promotion, according to him, comes with a lot of responsibilities.
He added, “Every step you go in your service you become more visible. The expectations from are going to be more and you will be given assignments that will get you to be visible.
“I don’t know how to say this, but I have to say it that the nation depends on us to generate revenue. We must do all that we need to do to get that money.
“We must also work hard and ensure that we facilitate trade because that is what will bring in the revenue. Wherever you find yourself as an officer, you must conduct yourself as an officer, in or outside the uniform”.
.He congratulated the newly promoted officers, saying, “let me congratulate all of you and say this is a step forward. Today at the Nigeria Customs Service we have been able to streamline our processes with regards to promotion. We have a standing operational procedure.
“I want to assure every customs man and woman that if you work hard and maintain good conduct, and you pass your exams, I bet you, promotions are at your beck and call. So let me use his medium to once again impress on all of us to take our jobs seriously.
“We do not disgrace the service, and by that commitment, it means that in whatever you do, on-duty and off-duty, you must behave as a responsible officer.
“Our attitude is gradually changing, we are taking this service seriously. We are now realising why we are in this uniform. I’ve always said that once you make up your mind to wear this uniform, please give it the respect that it deserves.
“It is a great opportunity that out of the over 200 million people, 15,000 of us are today representing Nigeria in this service. It is a great thing of pride and I expect us to work with our heads high.”
Ends.
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd) on Wednesday gave assurance that his organization will generate more revenue this year.
Speaking on the occasion of the decoration of newly promoted officers of the Service, Ali said this was even more so now that the nation depends on the Customs for revenue.
The CG therefore charged the officers promoted to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-Generals and others to work hard to justify their promotion.
According to him, Nigerians and the federal government will now expect so much more from them.
The promotion, according to him, comes with a lot of responsibilities.
He added, “Every step you go in your service you become more visible. The expectations from are going to be more and you will be given assignments that will get you to be visible.
“I don’t know how to say this, but I have to say it that the nation depends on us to generate revenue. We must do all that we need to do to get that money.
“We must also work hard and ensure that we facilitate trade because that is what will bring in the revenue. Wherever you find yourself as an officer, you must conduct yourself as an officer, in or outside the uniform”.
.He congratulated the newly promoted officers, saying, “let me congratulate all of you and say this is a step forward. Today at the Nigeria Customs Service we have been able to streamline our processes with regards to promotion. We have a standing operational procedure.
“I want to assure every customs man and woman that if you work hard and maintain good conduct, and you pass your exams, I bet you, promotions are at your beck and call. So let me use his medium to once again impress on all of us to take our jobs seriously.
“We do not disgrace the service, and by that commitment, it means that in whatever you do, on-duty and off-duty, you must behave as a responsible officer.
“Our attitude is gradually changing, we are taking this service seriously. We are now realising why we are in this uniform. I’ve always said that once you make up your mind to wear this uniform, please give it the respect that it deserves.
“It is a great opportunity that out of the over 200 million people, 15,000 of us are today representing Nigeria in this service. It is a great thing of pride and I expect us to work with our heads high.”
Ends.
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