The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ali has warned officers and men of the service to desist from all forms of illegality or risk being arrested and jailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Col Ali gave the warning in Calabar while addressing a joint parade of officers and men of the service and those of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, during an inspection visit to border posts in Cross River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ali, who visited Ikang border post in Bakassi Local Government area of the state and the Calabar Shore Line, said the days of illegality in the services were over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the Nigerian Customs Service has been repositioned for better and effective service delivery for the growth of the Service and the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe days of illegality in the Service are over. It\u2019s high time you committed yourselves to the service. If you cut corners, you will find yourself in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will not only dismiss you from service, we will prosecute you; that is the only way to punish the bad eggs. When you compromise, be ready to pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDear colleagues, times have changed and we must change accordingly. I urge you to be more dedicated in service and anything you merit will come to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is time to serve Nigeria with all our strength. I want you all to see your uniform as a great honour and a call for excellent service,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Comptroller-General advised the officers to be focused and dedicated to service with a view to leaving footprints for others to emulate.
\nAlso speaking, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammed Babandede, urged the personnel not to sacrifice the future of the country for monetary value .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour small local activities can affect the whole country. I want to charge you all to be upright for the growth and development of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will continue to reward hard work and efficient service delivery’ he assured the officers .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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