In the spirit of port community development , the Lagos Free Trade Zones (LFTZ) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned three blocks of classrooms at Roman Catholic Mission Primary School, Ibeju Lekki , which was renovated by the Command.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who was represented by Deputy Comptroller General of Excise Free Trade Zones, Industrial and Incentives, B. U Nwafor , in his speech said that the Commissioning of the project underscores the Nigeria Customs Service commitment to education and community development as education is the bedrock for personal growth and national transformation.
While expressing her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed their qouta into making the initiative a reality ,especially stakeholders, royal fathers, local communities, the management of the school ,dedicated officers and men of the command ,she said their efforts have made the project not only possible but a remarkable success.
DCG Nwafor reaffirmed that the command recognises its responsibility to support the local communities where it operates, as well as demonstrating commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and giving back to its host communities.
“By investing in our schools, we are investing in our children and by extension, in the future of our nation. The classrooms we are commissioned today will serve as a vital resource for our young learners, providing them with a conducive environment for growth and learning.
“The Lagos Free Trade Zone Command like any other command of the Nigeria Customs Service, plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and promoting economic development. However, we recognize that our responsibilities extend beyond economic transactions. We have a duty to support the communities in which we operate. This project is a testament to our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and our belief in the giving back to our host communities.”
The Area Controller of the LFTZ Command, Olarenwaju Olumoh in his speech said for a long time, the Nigeria Customs Service has been seriously committed to the promotion of quality leaders as a way of empowering the Nigerian youth. He noted that the renovation of the classrooms is no doubt a token of the generosity of stakeholders and the commitment of the Nigerian Customs Service under the inspiring leadership of the CGC.
“We believe that when we have a conducive learning environment.Quality education will not only be better advanced, but it will also be guaranteed. That is why we feel it is worthy for us to compliment the laudable efforts of the government by coming here to support this institution.
“In fact, this is one of the several life-touching initiatives that the service has rendered. Nigeria Customs Service is not only about revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, but also about touching lives. And that is what we are having today.”
Mrs Omolayo Adebayo, Head Teacher of Roman Catholic Mission Primary School, Ibeju Lekki while appreciating the NCS LFTZ Command emphasised that such act shouldn’t be left for the Government to carry out alone.She encouraged Nigerians to pick up the act of rendering selfless services in any position they find themselves .
“In order to give our pupils and teachers a conducive teaching and learning environment, which has been the desire of the Lagos State Government, a benevolent support can be seen today from the Nigerian Customs Service.We really appreciate that.”
