By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully completed a three-day workshop focused on equipping its Public Relations personnel with essential skills in digital communication and media strategy.
The training, which held from May 7 to 9, 2025, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, was organised in partnership with Youth Digest.
The hybrid event brought together Public Relations Officers from various Commands, as well as reporters, editors, and staff from the PR Unit.
The sessions covered several key areas including digital engagement, strategic communication, content creation, and media innovation.
Participants also explored topics such as editorial workflows, inclusive language, house style development, visual storytelling, design principles, and media law.
In his keynote address, delivered by Assistant Comptroller-General Isah Umar, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, underscored the importance of effective communication in achieving the Service’s modernisation goals and improving public engagement.
“Today marks a key step in the development of officers charged with promoting the Nigeria Customs Service,” ACG Umar stated. “Capacity building is essential. I urge our younger officers to learn from the expertise of the professionals gathered here.”
National Public Relations Officer and Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, who actively participated in the training, advised attendees to remain committed to learning and self-improvement.
“This training is vital. Knowledge is endless, and we must seize every opportunity to grow. What we’ve learned here can greatly enhance our professional effectiveness,” he said.
“In the past three days, we’ve shared valuable insights. Let’s apply these lessons to improve both ourselves and the Service.”
The workshop ended with a certificate ceremony acknowledging the participants’ dedication to enhancing their professional skills.