Work-Life-Balance: Customs Boss Lead Officers on 6.6 Kilometers Endurance Walk.

Work-Life-Balance: Customs Boss Lead Officers on 6.6 Kilometers Endurance Walk.

………inspects ongoing construction projects along Abuja Airport road.

CGC of Customs,Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR,leading other Officers on 6.6 kilometres Endurance walk

By Joe Njoku, Global Freight News.

In a remarkable display of commitment to both personal well-being and the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, undertook a 6.6 Kilometers Walk Life Balance at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, on Saturday morning of 6 January, 2024.

The fitness initiative , a recurrent practice for the CGC, underscores Adeniyi’s dedication to harmonizing the demands of a rigorous customs profession with the imperative of maintaining physical and mental well-being.

In an exclusive interview after the refreshing walk, Adeniyi highlighted the importance of such exercises for himself and his officers, acknowledging the strenuous nature of their duties, particularly in the bustling urban centres.

Every weekend that I’m in Abuja, we try to make it count that we really want to achieve a balance between the rigorous demands of our work and the need to stay fit and healthy, said Adeniyi

In furtherance, he emphasized the importance of integrating regular physical activities into the lives of Customs Officers, acknowledging the daily challenges they face, including traffic congestion and family issues.

“We have to keep ourselves in a very high level of mental physical fitness. We really have to motivate ourselves,” he emphasized.

Drawing a parallel between the distance covered during the walk and the ambitious revenue target set for 2024, Adeniyi expressed confidence in the Service ability to achieve its financial goals.

“If you compare the distance of 6.6 Kilometers that we covered this morning with the figure of revenue which we to generate in 2024 and put trillion Naira behind that figure, then it means we have achieved our revenue target for 2024.

CGC Adeniyi’s unwavering commitment to fostering a healthy Work-Life-Balance not only exemplifies his leadership but also sets a precedent for a thriving and resilient Nigeria Customs Service in the year 2024.

Similarly, in a step towards prioritizing the well-being of the officers and men of the Service, the CGC Adeniyi affirmed his commitment to enhance their welfare through a comprehensive initiative.

“This ambitious project, located close to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is characterised by residential buildings, offices, school, worship centres, officers, officers mess, and a shopping mall, an is strategically designed to accommodate over 2500 officers working in Abuja.

Speaking on the project, Adeniyi said, “Our officers dedicate themselves tirelessly to their duties and it is our responsibility to reciprocate that dedication by ensuring they have not just adequate but befitting housing and essential social amenities. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to their well-being”.

Speaking furtherance, he noted that the multifaceted project aligns with his broader agenda to modernize and improve the overall working conditions within the Nigeria Customs Service”.

The CGC noted that the inclusion of educational facilities, worship centres, and recreational spaces reflects a holistic approach to fostering a supportive community for customs officers and their families.

According to him, “as the project takes shape, it signifies a positive step towards elevating the .living standards of those serving on the frontiers of Customs Operations