The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked a major milestone in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts with the commissioning of the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, led the commissioning ceremony, which was attended by key stakeholders and dignitaries.
The CGC described the project, carried out by the Tincan Island Port Command, as a symbol of renewed hope and a deliberate investment in the nation’s future.
He noted that the intervention is part of the “Customs Cares” initiative, which targets 50,000 students in 2025 by distributing school items and providing support in other areas.
The CGC outlined six focus areas of the initiative, including education, health care, creative industry support, access to potable water, and information technology and ICT support.
He emphasized that the NCS is committed to building stronger relationships with the communities it serves.
The Zone A Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Charles Orbih, emphasized the importance of leading impactful initiatives, while Comptroller Patience Ibrahim, in charge of the CSR Unit, noted that the gathering reaffirms the service’s enduring commitment to community engagement.
The school’s Headmistress, Esther Ogunfuyi, expressed gratitude to the NCS for its generosity and concern for education, while dignitaries commended the Service for setting a strong example of public sector impact.
The event concluded with a formal presentation of educational materials to pupils and the commissioning of the renovated school, marking a significant milestone in the NCS’s CSR efforts.
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