Customs PR Officers, Yusuf, Sai’du Emerge Best, Second Best Graduating Students At Command, Staff College
It was an absolute proud moment for the Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Unit on Friday as two of its officers emerged the Best and Second-Best Graduating Students at the Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College, NCCSC Gwagwalada, Nigeria.
The two officers, Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf and Chief Superintendent of Customs Nurudeen Sai’du came top of the class as the College graduated 50 exceptional officers from Senior Course 14.
Whereas Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student with three additional awards, Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu followed closely as the Second Best Graduating Student.
Speaking on the development in an emotion ladened statement he issued in Abuja on Saturday, the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada disclosed that it was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy watching his immediate colleagues stand on that stage at the Ahmed Makarfi Hall.
Maiwada described the development as a massive testament to the calibre, intellectual depth, and dedication of the officers in the NCS PR Unit.
He said, “They didn’t just pass; they conquered one of the Service’s most demanding professional training programs, proving once again that PR isn’t just about managing images; it’s about top-tier administrative competence and strategic leadership.
“But I have to admit, my immense pride comes with a bittersweet twist. If history and tradition are anything to go by, just like Assistant Comptroller Benjamin Lomba’s stellar performance in Senior Course 13 earned him a spot as a Directing Staff, Ridwan and Nuruddeen are almost certainly going to be retained at the College to shape the next generation of leaders.
“While I am incredibly ecstatic about their career progression and the honour they’ve brought to the PR family, selfishly, I am already feeling the weight of their exit from the unit. Replacing officers of their calibre is no small task, and their daily presence, sharp minds, and camaraderie will be deeply missed in our trenches.”
He however, extolled the stellar performance put up by the duo of Ridwan and Nurudeen, recounting how proud they both made the entire Nigeria Customs Service and the PR Unit specifically.
“As you transition into this next chapter of mentorship and excellence, know that you carry our highest respect and full support. Go make us proud at the College, gentlemen!”, Maiwada admonished.