YOU MUST MAKE INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY & PROFESSIONALISM YOUR WATCHWORDS; COMPT BALOGUN CHARGES NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS OF FOU ‘C’
By Timothy Paul Okorocha
Controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) zone ‘C’ Owerri, Compt BA Balogun says promotion in the Customs Service is not a routine exercise but a reward for hardwork.
In his remarks while performing the decoration of 67 officers promoted at the Unit, he deposed that it is also meant to reward loyalty and commitment to duty.
According to him, such elevation comes with it, greater responsibilities as well as expectations.
‘For those being decorated today, this recognition is a call to higher performance, integrity and leadership’. Congratulating the beneficiaries, on behalf of the Comptroller General and the management, he charged them to see it as a privilege and a challenge.
Compt Balogun told the 67 officers promoted as well as those yet be elevated that the Federal Operations Unit remains a critical arm of the Service, noting that the nation expects the workforce to continue strengthening anti-smuggling operations, revenue recovery and trade facilitation. ‘You must therefore, uphold the core values of the Nigeria customs service- integrity, transparency and professionalism’
The Controller commended the Comptroller General and his management for their continued support and for ensuring that hardwork and merit are duly rewarded.
‘ I also appreciate the families, friends and colleagues of the newly promoted officers whose encouragement and sacrifices have contributed to today’s success.
As we proceed with the ceremony, let us remember that this is both a celebration and a rededication to duty. I encourage all promoted officers to wear their new ranks with pride, humility and a renewed commitment to the service and to Nigeria’
Three Assistant Comptrollers were promoted Deputy Comptrollers, one Chief Supt to Assistant Comptroller,and four Superintendent to Chief Supt.
The Controller charged those who missed the promotion to be strong and prepare harder for the next interview.