The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stepped up efforts to improve the emergency response capabilities of its personnel with the completion of a specialised first aid training for officers under the Ondo/Ekiti Area Command.
The exercise, conducted in Akure, Ondo State, followed the approval of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening operational preparedness and ensuring the safety of operatives during enforcement activities.
Declaring the programme open, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Queen Obazee—represented by Chief Superintendent of Customs Mary Ugbebu—said the initiative reflects the service’s determination to prioritise the welfare of its officers and the safety of citizens.
“This training is not just a formality; it is a vital investment in your personal safety and the well-being of the communities we serve. I admonish every officer here to take this opportunity seriously, internalize these life-saving techniques, and ensure they are ready to act swiftly and competently in any emergency situation,” Comptroller Obazee said.
She applauded the service’s leadership for approving and funding the training, adding that the benefits of such capacity-building programmes extend beyond official duties. Obazee stressed that first aid knowledge has become indispensable, especially given the unpredictable nature of field operations.
“We thank the NCS Management for initiating and funding this specialised training. It is a significant step toward building a robust and responsive workforce capable of providing pre-hospital care when the need arises,” she added.
In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Aondoakura Herbert Dzungwenen, said the exercise forms part of a broader national strategy to equip officers with the skills required for effective emergency intervention.
He noted that the Command would continue to prioritise training programmes that enhance professional standards and reinforce operational effectiveness.
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