The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the introduction of mandatory drug testing for all serving officers and men across its commands nationwide, as part of efforts to strengthen security responsibilities and operational integrity.
The disclosure was made in Lagos by the Zonal Coordinator of Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Mohammed Babandede, during a familiarisation visit to the Apapa Area Command.
Babandede outlined the Service’s core mandates, including revenue generation, national security, public safety and trade facilitation, while commending the Apapa Command for its effective inter-agency collaboration.
He assured that drug tests would be carried out across all commands and urged officers to remain health-conscious to support effective service delivery.
(The Nation)
