Joseph Bakare
In a display of renewed partisanship with sister agencies, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) brought sister agencies and other stakeholders to participate in a film premier, Beyond the Badge, on Saturday, 7 December 2024, at the Silverbird Cinema in Kaduna.
Zonal Coordinator of Zone B, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Adekunle Oloyede, represented by Deputy Comptroller (Medical) Amwe Aku, described the film as a reflection of the Comptroller-General of Customs’ (CGC) focus on innovation and teamwork. “This production underscores the importance of partnerships between the NCS and sister agencies in achieving shared security goals,” he noted.
Speaking on behalf of Chief Superintendent Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Titus Omajali praised the film’s focus. “This movie showcases the united front between Customs and other security agencies in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and combating smuggling,” he said.
Representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) attended the event. They applauded the NCS for using creative storytelling to highlight the shared mission of safeguarding the nation.
Dr Agozie Ugwu, the film’s director, stated: “This film is not just about Customs; it is a tribute to the collective efforts of all security agencies in ensuring peace and development.”
Stakeholders called Beyond the Badge a model for fostering transparency and public understanding of the crucial roles of security agencies. A representative from the EFCC commended the NCS for championing inter-agency collaboration through this initiative.
The NCS expressed gratitude to all attendees and reaffirmed its commitment to teamwork and fulfilling its mandate of national service.