The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated that he is committed to improving the welfare of Customs personnel across the federation through affordable housing.
The Comptroller-General who made this known on Thursday in Kaduna during the flag-off ceremony of the NCS housing scheme at Gidan Iyali Estate, Millennium City, said the event was not the last episode, as similar projects in Kano, Asaba, Yola, Abuja, Enugu and Uyo were equally ready for flag-off.
“The national spread is aimed at providing officers and men of the service the opportunity to access and benefit from the laudable initiative that is not just pocket friendly but also at convenient locations,” he said.
Adeniyi recalled how the Service had, on 18 December 2023, flagged off the ceremony of 5000 Houses in Ibadan targeted at serving officers and men of the NCS.
He said, “the initiative was deemed expedient as some of our personnel have retired from service without a befitting home to commence the new phase of life after retirement. It is hoped that this initiative will go a long way in putting an end to the misery that have been experienced by some officers and men in the past.”
The Comptroller highlighted that the initiative was part of President Tinubu’s supportive efforts to provide affordable houses to Nigerians while applauding the unwavering support given to the NCS by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state towards the success project.
He urged officers who have shown interest in the projects not to relent, adding that “It is heartwarming to inform all officers that the service is going into an interface with Cooperative Mortgage Bank with the service ICT under the salary section to effectively manage the process of payments of the housing scheme.”
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Portfolio and Assets Manager of Family Homes, George Anih while addressing the gathering, said his firm was critical about providing shelters for Nigerians at an affordable price.
He expressed commitment to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service to provide 5000 houses for officers and men of the Service.
Managing Director of Cooperative Mortgage Bank, Musa Abubakar assured the Comptroller-General of Customs of his commitment to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Meanwhile, the PH Oil and Gas FTZ Command of the commission has received commendation on three of its officers, SC B Kalama, SC MM Aminu and ASCII U Abdulazeez for their bravery and integrity in recovering the sum of N3.1 billion.
In a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASCII PI Gimba disclosed that the Comptroller General, while congratulating the officers stated that their immense contribution to the Service was admirable and consistent with the Management’s agenda.
“You are found worthy of commendation for your professionalism and patriotism in the discharge of your duties,” he was quoted.
The officers appreciated the CGC and the management of the Nigeria Customs Service for this recognition which serves as a morale booster and assured of their commitment in ensuring that the commission succeeds in achieving its target.
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