Customs Flags Off Housing Scheme For Officers

THE Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of Customs personnel across the federation by providing shelters.

The Comptroller-general of Customs made this known in Kaduna during the flag-off ceremony of the NCS housing scheme at Gidaniyali Estate, Millennium City, Kaduna.

He said: “This ceremony is not the last episode of what we have planned. There are projects similar to this in Kano, Asaba, Yola, Abuja, Enugu, and Uyo ready for flag-off. The national spread is aimed at providing officers and men of the service the opportunity to access and benefit from the laudable initiative that is not just pocket friendly, but also at convenient locations.”

He recalled how the NCS had, on December 18, 2023 flagged off a similar project of 500 houses in Ibadan for serving officers and men.

According to him, “The initiative was deemed expedient as some of our personnel have retired from service without a befitting home to commence the new phase of life after retirement. It is hoped that this initiative will go a long way at putting an end to the misery been experienced by some officers and men in the past.”

The CGC highlighted that the initiative was part of President Bola Tinubu’s supportive efforts to provide affordable houses to Nigerians. He also applauded the unwavering support given to the Customs by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani towards the success of the exercise.

On his part, the Portfolio and Assets Manager of Family Homes, George Anih, said his firm is critical about providing shelters for Nigerians at an affordable price. He expressed commitment to partner with the NCS to provide 5000 houses for officers and men of the service.