Joyce Mmereole Okoli
The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has concluded a week-long in-house training programme designed to enhance the capacity, professionalism, and operational efficiency of its senior officers.
The training, which ran from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 2025, was held within the Command premises and brought together officers from various units and departments for intensive knowledge-sharing sessions.
Declaring the programme open, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, underscored the importance of continuous learning in strengthening the Service’s human capital. He charged officers to maximize the opportunity by applying the knowledge gained to their daily operations.
“This training is not just a routine exercise but an investment in the growth of our personnel, I urge all officers to put the lessons learned into practice and strive for excellence in service delivery,” Onyeka said. “
He further revealed that the Command plans to extend similar capacity-building exercises to junior officers soon, ensuring that every cadre benefits from the initiative.
Resource persons for the training were drawn from within the Command, demonstrating the depth of internal expertise. Topics covered included Physical Examination, Reputation Management, Risk Management, Documentary Checks, Evidence Exploitation, Customs Procedure Codes, Classification, VIN Valuation, and the Customs Code of Conduct.
In his closing remarks, Comptroller Onyeka reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to building a skilled, knowledgeable, and proactive workforce capable of meeting the dynamic challenges of modern customs operations.
Participants lauded the Command for organizing the impactful programme. Assistant Controller Rose Bonat of the Transire Unit described it as a “laudable and forward-thinking initiative,” noting that the sessions provided updated insights and practical tools that would enhance her job performance.
“This training has broadened my understanding and equipped me with tools directly applicable to my role. I commend the leadership of the Command for investing in the professional growth of officers,” AC Bonat said.
The week-long exercise reflects Tincan Command’s renewed drive to foster excellence, innovation, and efficiency in customs administration.