Customs Partners Gemstone Leadership Institute to Train 50 Personnel in Oyo/Osun Command

ZAINAB JUNAID 

In a bid to enhance service excellence and leadership skills of Senior Officers in Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo in partnership with Gemstone Leadership Institute and Justice for Value Initiative, have trained 50 Personnel.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Kayode Wey recently.

The training session which took place at the Command’s Conference Room holds in two batches. The first phase was held between Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th February 2024, while the Second batch took place on Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 March 2024, with Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, the Area Controller of the Command spearheading the two batches.

While emphasizing the significance of continuous learning and improvement within the command, the CAC acknowledged the value added by Gemstone Leadership Institute which provides transformative leadership training programs, coupled with Justice for Value Initiative’s commitment to promoting ethical conduct and value-based leadership.

Comptroller Oramalugo highlighted the alignment of the training with the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, saying the training prioritizes consolidation, collaboration, and innovation.

He maintained that the training on ‘Excellence in Service and Leadership’ would undoubtedly enhance service delivery and overall leadership within the Command.

Speaking further, CAC Oramalugo revealed the Command’s anticipation of exploring additional collaborative initiatives with Gemstone Leadership Institute and Justice for Value Initiative to further enrich the professional development opportunities for its officers. “This partnership underscores the Command’s commitment to investing in the continuous professional growth of its officers, with a shared goal of promoting excellence, leadership, and ethical conduct in the public service sector,” he said. 

During the three-day workshop, tailored modules focused on three key objectives: Excellence in Service: Emphasizing the importance of delivering service with excellence, efficiency, and professionalism, aligning with the core values of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Leadership Development: Providing specialized leadership modules focusing on effective communication, decision-making, and team management to enhance the leadership capabilities of the Senior Officers.

Ethical Conduct: Underscoring the significance of upholding ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency within the Customs Area Command.