Nigeria Customs Service Inducts 70 PR Officers
The Nigeria Customs Service held an induction ceremony for 70 public relations officers into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations on Tuesday, marking the first mass induction since 2013. Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi described this event as a strategic investment to strengthen the agency's communication capabilities and combat misinformation surrounding its operations.
He stressed the importance of public communication in sustaining ongoing reforms and boosting public confidence. Adeniyi warned the newly inducted officers to remain vigilant against misinformation that could undermine the agency's achievements.
The ceremony also highlighted the Customs Service's commitment to reform and its recognition as one of the best-performing government agencies in Nigeria. Ik Neliaku, the President Chairman of the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, commended the Customs Service for prioritizing professional development.
Former spokesperson Joseph Attah urged the new officers to uphold ethics and ensure accurate communication.
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