By Femi Anamelechi
The Nigeria Customs Service Basic Course 94 of 01-01 – 92 Set in an epoch marking event celebrated their 35 years of active service in Shangisha Lagos, on Saturday, 7 November 2026 signifying commitment, sacrifice, resilience, friendship, and most importantly, service to our fatherland.Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Dera Nnadi (Rtd) in his speech at the event explained that the occasion is an opportunity to reflect, appreciate, and gather to rejoice as colleagues leaving active service.”We have come to say thank you and to honor men and women whose professional journey have contributed in no small measure to the growth and development of the country. I can remember 1992 when we all had great expectations youthful enthusiasm and great ambitions. Today, Nigerian Customs Service became more than a place of employment, it is a platform for national service” he said. Nnadi stated that working as officer has given him the privilege to mer different cultures, experience moment of uncertainty, and ask difficult questions. He advice those still in active Service not to allow personal ambitions becloud their professional expectations. Earlier, the Chairman Planning Committee of the ceremony, Chief Superintendent of Customs Chukwuemeka Agu (Rtd) who described the event as a chapter that defines youth, strength, identity and answer to national call of duty for 35 years.”From the creeks of Port Harcourt to the terrain of Idiroko. We stood in storms, in rain, in danger, at night, to protect the economy. We missed birthdays of our children, Christmas and Salah at home, and family meetings. To some of us, we are not retired from life but only changed posting” he saidRetirees at the event described their years of national service and one filled with experience and interesting moments.
