NCS: PTML Command Strengthens Leadership Capacity, Rewards Outstanding Officers
The Port & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its focus on effective leadership and improved service delivery with the organisation of a leadership seminar for senior officers of the Command.
The seminar, held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the PTML Command Conference Hall, was designed to enhance leadership capacity, professionalism, teamwork and productivity among officers.
In a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command, CSC Abdullahi Tsafe Abubakar, it was revealed that initiative was organised in line with the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to build a more efficient, motivated and service-oriented workforce.
Declaring the seminar open, the Acting Area Controller of the Command, DC Nura Ibrahim Miko, said effective leadership remained critical to the successful execution of the Service’s core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling.
Acting Area Controller, PTML Command, addressing men and officers of the command.
Miko said the Command would continue to support initiatives aimed at improving the welfare, health and productivity of its officers, including the recently introduced Work-Life Balance Initiative.
Participants, drawn from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Customs to Deputy Comptroller of Customs, were taken through sessions covering strategic leadership, effective communication, decision-making, conflict management and ethical conduct.
The PTML Command boss delivered the first session, titled “Leadership and Followership: Building a Culture of Collaboration and Excellence.”
He commended the participants for their active participation and urged them to translate the knowledge acquired into improved performance and service delivery.
Miko also reassured stakeholders and members of the trading community of the Command’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and the promotion of ease of doing business.
A major highlight of the seminar was the presentation of Certificates of Excellence to two officers in recognition of their outstanding service.
The award recipients were Assistant Comptroller J.O. Ezekuse, Officer-in-Charge, Mile 2 Gate, and Chief Superintendent of Customs C.A. Ibrahim, Officer-in-Charge, Legal Unit of the Command.
Miko urged officers to remain committed to giving their best in service to the country, noting that the Command had mechanisms in place to identify and reward diligence, selflessness and efficient service delivery.
The seminar formed part of the Command’s efforts to strengthen its workforce and promote a culture of leadership, collaboration and excellence in the discharge of its responsibilities.