By Our Reporter,
The retiring Comptroller, Nigeria Customs, Katsina Command, Mohammed Umar has urged officers of the Nigeria Customs to always make the most of the time and not to leave any time to chance.
Compt Umar made this statement while speaking at is retirement send-off ceremony held on Tuesday at the Zone “B” Kaduna Zonal Office in Kabala.
He reflected on how the service had significantly shaped his life and career.
Having served for 35 years, Umar described his experience as invaluable and that they such that money cannot buy or acquired in the school.
He recalled, according to him, the challenging yet rewarding nature of his career, acknowledging that time had made his responsibilities easier to manage.
“Retirement is often described as a bittersweet moment,” he noted. “It involves leaving behind friends while embarking on a new journey.
Umar expressed his deep appreciation for the companionship and friendships he had formed and enjoyed within the service, emphasizing that these bonds would last a lifetime.
He also thanked CGC Bashir Adeniyi for the opportunity to serve as the Area Comptroller of the Katsina Command and expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the Zone for their kind words and the honour of the send-off ceremony.
Earlier, the Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone “B” Kaduna, ACG Sambo Dangaladima, praised Compt. Umar, describing him as a straightforward and hardworking officer.
He mentioned that they would continue to seek Umar’s expertise for problem-solving whenever there is such need, urging him to avail himself.
Dangaladima prayed for a fulfilling retirement life for Umar, asking Allah to guide and protect him and his family.
Krestnews.com reports that all the comptrollers from the zone praised Compt. Umar for his commitment to the service and his colleagues.
They highlighted his passion for helping others and prayed for God’s guidance and continued excellence in his life.
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