President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday commissioned the Nigerian Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, which also doubles as the World Custom Organisation Regional training centre for the West and central Africa Custom Administration.
Speaking at the event, Jonathan noted that the establishment of the college was a realisation of the importance of training in building a professional workforce in line with modern day Custom’s best practices and techniques.
The president, who also commended the leadership of the NCS on its drive for excellence and professionalism among the rank and file of the service, said, he was impressed with what they were doing in terms of revenue generation.
“As a government, we are determined to support the creation of a cadre of well- trained public service workers with the skills and commitment to drive the developmental aspirations of the Federal Government. “I have no doubt that this Institution will do the job for which it was built. The serene and conducive environment that is evident in this College should provide ample opportunity for learning, which we all know is continuous throughout our life time and is especially crucial in an important organisation such as the Customs,” he said.