By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, received the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, at its headquarters in Abuja.
The engagement highlighted the Customs Service’s resolve to deepen inter-agency cooperation in strategic communications, public enlightenment, and institutional trust-building.
The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, welcomed the Force PRO and praised his humility and dedication.
He pledged the Service’s support while offering insights drawn from his own professional experience on how to effectively manage public relations in a security institution.
“Public relations is a learning curve. You will face stakeholders with different expectations, but teamwork remains the driving force for success. Build a committed team, harness the energy of young officers, and learn from your predecessors. These are the keys to leaving a lasting legacy as a spokesperson,” AC Maiwada advised.
He also emphasized that the role demands professionalism and resilience, especially during moments of crisis.
“Ours is a transient responsibility, but what truly matters is the legacy we leave behind,” he added.
In his remarks, CSP Hundeyin expressed appreciation for the reception, describing his visit as a symbolic act of partnership.
He noted that security communication cannot thrive in isolation and called for stronger collaboration with the NCS to advance shared national objectives.
The visit ended with a guided tour of the Public Relations Sub-unit and the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN), where the Force PRO was shown the Service’s growing communication facilities.