Customs CG meets Wike, demands land for FCT schools

On Thursday, Nyesome Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, met with Adewale Adeniyi, the acting comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service, to request land in the FCT for the construction of schools.

The service’s national public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, made a statement on Friday that included this information.

Adeniyi outlined the significance of FCT in the development of the country in the statement, congratulating Wike on his appointment.

He said, “I think we can get it right in Nigeria by getting it right in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which holds a pivotal position in the country.”

“We believe Nigerians will look forward to a smart and proud FCT, and we anticipate transparency and integrity,” he continued.

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With more than 2,500 service members stationed in Abuja, the CGC underlined the importance of policies that help the service carry out its mandates in the Federal Capital Territory.

In an attempt to address the issue, he continued, “I am pleading with the minister to grant land so that primary and secondary schools can be built for the offspring of customs officers in Abuja.

Wike responded by assuring the CGC of his promise to set aside land for buildings that will meet the needs of the service.

Wike further pledged his unwavering support to ensure the success of his term.

The former governor of River State stated that the land allocation letter from NCS had just been received by his ministry and would, he said, be approved in due course.

“Like the Nigeria Customs Service, our policies are to make money to fund projects in Abuja, but we are willing to grant NCS’ request in light of the CGC’s good intentions to build schools to guarantee high-quality education,” Wike said.