The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has committed four per cent of its annual wage bill to fund its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, “Customs Care,” as part of its efforts to give back to communities.
Speaking at the launch of Customs Care in Abuja on Thursday, Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi explained that the allocation amounts to 50 per cent of each officer’s one-month salary, demonstrating the agency’s dedication to nation-building beyond revenue collection and border control.
“Following extensive consultations with the NCS management, I am pleased to disclose that the Service has committed to earmark approximately four per cent of our annual wage bill (equivalent to 50 per cent of each officer’s one-month salary) to fund this initiative,” Adeniyi announced.
Adeniyi outlined the NCS educational support program, which includes adopting schools in its operational areas, conducting needs assessments to identify gaps, providing learning materials and scholarships and rehabilitating critical infrastructure
“This flagship project at GSS Wuse Zone 3 follows this model, where we have identified security infrastructure as the school’s priority based on consultations with authorities,” Adeniyi said.
“In response, we have commissioned the installation of CCTV cameras and solar-powered streetlights throughout the compound, while our technical team has been tasked with renovating the school’s auditorium, in addition to providing learning materials to all students.”
Customs Allocates 4% Of Annual Wage Bill To CSR Initiative is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
