The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Port Harcourt Rivers State has last week donated educational materials worth Millions of Naira to the pupils of Model primary school
Orominike 1 and 11 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state Capital.
The gesture, the Customs Area controller, Port Harcourt Area 1, Customs Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku says “this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project is in line with the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and his Management Team, who have continued to champion initiatives that promote education, youth development, and community support."
Continuing, Compt. Atuluku said, “We sincerely appreciate their leadership and commitment to touching lives across the country."
Comptroller Atuluku who emphasized that it gave her great joy to stand before the audience for the all important and heartwarming event added that the gathering was to show support and love to the wonderful pupils of Model Primary School, Orominike.
The Customs Area 1 boss noted "As the Customs Area Controller of Port Harcourt Area I Command, I am delighted to spend this beautiful moment with you."
"Today’s event is special because it reminds us that the work of the Nigeria Customs Service goes far beyond securing our borders or enforcing laws. We are also part of the communities we serve, and it is our responsibility to contribute to their welfare, and development."
Atuluku used the opportunity to express gratitude to the Zonal Coordinator, Customs Zone C, Headquarters Port Harcourt, ACG Kamal Mohammed for his support.
She thanked the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, and the COWA Executive for their compassion, dedication, and continuous support for children and families which she said had added great value to communities nationwide.
“The National President of COWA Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, our Mama, a woman of substance and an innovative reformer, you came to Port Harcourt yesterday for the Green Border Initiative Campaign and was scheduled to return immediately after the event, but you graciously suspended your other engagements to stay back and be with us."
"This act of support and sacrifice reflects your deep commitment to the welfare of children and families. Ma, we are truly honoured to have you with us" Compt. Atuluku said.
She thanked the pupils describing them as the stars of the event and the reason for the gathering.
"Each of you has a bright future ahead, and it is our responsibility as adults to support you and guide you."
Our visit today is to add to those efforts and ensure that your learning environment becomes even better."
"Education is a powerful tool. It opens doors to opportunities and helps shape responsible citizens. We want you to be bold, hardworking, honest, and disciplined. We want you to believe that you can become anything you dream of. Whether you want to be a doctor, a teacher, a pilot, an engineer, an artist, or even a customs officer, the important thing is to keep learning and never give up" she admonished.
She admired the teachers, their dedication and concerted efforts in shaping the pupils whom she described as leaders of tomorrow, insisting that their work was truly priceless, adding that the support would make their work easier and ensure improvement to the school environment.
She equally expressed gratitude to sister agencies like the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps including the officers and men of Customs Area 1 command for their effort in organizing the CSR project.
"Your dedication demonstrates that the Nigeria Customs Service is committed to giving back, uplifting communities, and supporting the next generation."
"Dear pupils, as we present our gifts today, we hope they will bring you comfort, joy, and motivation. Take care of your classrooms, use your books well, respect your teachers, and always be kind to one another. You are special, you are valued, and you have the potential to achieve great things."
"We are delighted to present to you Customs Customized notebooks, school bags, and school uniforms" Atuluku said.
"These items are meant to support your learning and encourage you to continue putting in your best"
In his contribution, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education represented by Mr. Emmanuel Onumgbu thanked the Customs Area 1 Controller, for her kind gesture saying that the ministry of Education and Rivers state government were delighted for her kind gesture especially investing and showing presence in Education.
He added that the state government would remain grateful.
Head Teacher , Model primary school
1, Orominike Etete Awajirowa Ataisi thanked the Nigeria Customs Service for the show of love to the school even as she promised that the pupils would make judicious use of the materials.
To the pupils, it was a joyful moment which they vowed, they would not forget in a hurry as they prayed God Almighty to continue to grant the Customs Area 1 Controller, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku and the entire Nigerian Customs Service more wisdom, strength and steadfastness in carrying out their duties.
Items donated were Customs Customized notebooks, school bags, and school uniforms.
Present at the event include (COWA) National President Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi and her executive, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, the Nigeria Police, Teachers, Customs Officers among others.
By: Bon Peters
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