Officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, have received a welfare boost with the commissioning of a newly renovated canteen designed to provide a more conducive environment for meals, relaxation and improved productivity.
The facility was commissioned on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and formally handed over to Messrs Angies Perception Catering and Events for professional management following a selection process approved by the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters.
The event was witnessed by the Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs and Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘C’, Pascal Chibuoke, senior officers, representatives of sister security agencies, freight forwarding associations, stakeholders and members of the media.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt Area I Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, said the concession followed a rigorous process conducted by a six-member committee constituted to advertise the project, assess applicants, and recommend the most qualified operator.
She disclosed that the successful firm emerged after practical cooking demonstrations and oral interviews, stressing that, “The entire process was conducted transparently to ensure that the Command engaged a competent operator capable of delivering quality services to our personnel.”
Comptroller Atuluku commended members of the selection committee for their professionalism and dedication throughout the exercise, while appreciating the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s Management Team for their continued efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance officers’ welfare across Commands.
In his remarks, the Zonal Coordinator described the project as another demonstration of the Service’s resolve to invest in its workforce’s welfare, noting that improved working conditions remain critical to effective service delivery. He urged officers to take ownership of the facility by ensuring its proper maintenance and expressed confidence that the canteen would contribute to a more conducive working environment.
