Nigeria Customs Service Commemorates ‘Customs Cares’ Anniversary with Landmark School Renovation and 50,000-Student Outreach Target

NCS celebrates 'Customs Cares' anniversary by renovating Abuja’s GSS Wuse 3, aiming to reach 50,000 students nationwide through education and health drives.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 1, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group

Institutionalizing Corporate Social Responsibility Within National Security

The Nigeria Customs Service has successfully transitioned its Corporate Social Responsibility from ad-hoc interventions to a structured national platform known as ‘Customs Cares.’ Celebrating its inaugural year, the initiative has moved beyond the Service's traditional statutory mandates of revenue collection and border protection to focus on social investment. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi highlighted that the program is designed to deliver measurable results across several critical sectors, including healthcare, food security, and the creative economy. By establishing a dedicated CSR unit, the NCS is signaling a long-term commitment to human capital development as a pillar of national stability.

Infrastructure Revitalization at Government Secondary School, Wuse 3

A central highlight of the anniversary celebration was the formal inauguration of multiple facility upgrades at Government Secondary School, Wuse 3, in the Federal Capital Territory. The intervention included the complete refurbishment of the school’s assembly hall, which the Customs boss described as a vital incubator for student confidence and public speaking skills. Beyond structural repairs, the Service enhanced the school's operational security and functionality by installing CCTV surveillance systems and solar-powered lighting. These upgrades are intended to create a safer and more conducive environment for both teaching and learning in the heart of Abuja.

Scaling Impact: The Path to 50,000 Beneficiaries

The 'Customs Cares' program has set an ambitious target to touch the lives of 50,000 students across the federation. According to official data released during the event, the initiative has already reached approximately 15,000 beneficiaries within its first twelve months. This scaling effort involves more than just building renovations; it includes the distribution of educational materials and sports equipment, such as basketball kits, to foster holistic student growth. The Comptroller-General noted that the Service is utilizing data-driven insights to identify underserved communities that require urgent social intervention, ensuring that the CSR drive remains equitable and effective.