Customs, NIPR FCT chapter partner to promote professionalism, excellence in PR
By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have pledged to work together to advance ethical standards, professionalism, and effective communication in the field of public relations.
This commitment followed a courtesy visit by the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, to the NIPR FCT Secretariat in Abuja on May 16, 2025.
Maiwada, who was accompanied by a team from the Public Relations Unit of the NCS, stated that the engagement was intended to build stronger institutional relationships and encourage the exchange of knowledge between the Service and the professional body.
“We believe that excellence and professionalism should be the hallmark of our practice of Public Relations in the Nigeria Customs Service and beyond,” he said.
He also noted that the unit he leads is powered by youthful determination and the consistent support of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.
In his response, the NIPR FCT Chapter Chairman, Stanley Ogadigo, applauded the NCS for its efforts in public communication, especially under the current leadership.
“We’re glad that the Comptroller-General of Customs has not disappointed us. He’s doing a great job and remains a shining example,” Ogadigo said.
He also gave assurance of the NIPR’s commitment to supporting projects aimed at raising standards in public sector public relations.
According to him, areas of cooperation would include capacity building, joint advocacy, and corporate social responsibility.During the meeting, participants explored opportunities for training, professional development, and ways to respond to the fast-changing media environment with improved public communication strategies.
Both organizations restated their commitment to continuous learning and to boosting the trustworthiness of public institutions through responsible and strategic public relations practices.
The engagement concluded with mutual assurance from both the NCS and NIPR FCT Chapter to explore beneficial partnerships that would enhance communication across the public sector.