In the bustling corridors of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), whispers of celebration filled the air as 1,419 junior officers were granted wings to ascend the ladder of excellence. Like a symphony of progress, the promotions were orchestrated under the watchful eye of the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, during a grand gathering of the 10th Management meeting on November 29, 2024.
These promotions were not mere formalities but a testament to the tireless dedication of the officers. Among the ranks of General Duty and Support Staff, the transformation was magical:
730 officers rose from the humble Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) to the noble Inspector of Customs (IC).
17 ascended from Customs Assistant I (CAI) to Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC), their strides echoing ambition.
431 leaped from Customs Assistant II (CAII) to Customs Assistant I (CAI), igniting hope for future conquests.
242 soared from Customs Assistant III (CAIII) to Customs Assistant II (CAII), their journeys illuminated by promise.
This cascade of progress was more than an administrative act—it was a spark, igniting the spirit of transformation within the NCS. CGC Adeniyi, the custodian of this metamorphosis, urged the newly elevated officers to wield their newfound powers with diligence, fulfilling the sacred mandates of revenue generation, smuggling suppression, and trade facilitation.
But the story didn’t end with the promotion of the officers. Beneath the golden glow of promotions, another marvel unfolded: a fiscal revolution aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for a gas-powered renaissance.
The NCS unveiled fiscal incentives under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, heralding a zero percent import duty for machinery, equipment, and spare parts destined for Nigerian gas utilization. This golden decree also bestowed Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on:
Feed gas and processed gas.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Conversion kits and installation services.
In a stroke of benevolence, the Customs Service even vowed to withdraw debit notes for petroleum marketers who imported LPG under specific HS Codes since August 2019. This was not just policy but a promise to uplift, to make life kinder, to ease costs, and to lead Nigeria towards a cleaner, greener destiny.
Like an alchemist weaving dreams into reality, CGC Adeniyi declared the NCS’s unwavering commitment to these transformative measures. He called upon stakeholders to embrace this change, ensuring compliance as Nigeria marched toward an era of boundless opportunity.
Thus, the tale of the NCS is not merely one of ranks and regulations—it is a fable of ascension, innovation, and hope, written in the golden ink of progress.
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