The Customs Area Controller in charge of Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has commended Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School, Ajegunle, Lagos, for maintaining the facilities renovated by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) three months ago.
Comptroller Onyeka, who visited the school on Friday, expressed satisfaction with the level of upkeep and appreciation shown by the school’s staff and pupils, noting that the facilities were still in good condition and actively in use.
“In our environment, people tend to take things for granted, especially when it’s government. But this school is an exception. We met the toilets the way we left them, the ICT room is intact, and to my surprise, the headteacher went ahead to buy covers for the laptops we provided. That, for me, is most instructive,” Onyeka said.
He also commended the school management for maintaining the library and sick bay, describing them as functional and well-preserved.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to community-driven initiatives, Onyeka said the gesture aligns with the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, which focuses on collaboration, consolidation, and innovation.
“Part of the innovation is what we’re doing here. We’re changing the narrative about Customs — we’re now impacting lives positively, and that’s very instructive,” he added.
The Education Secretary of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Remi Williams, lauded the Command for its follow-up visit, describing it as proof of genuine commitment to community development.
“They’re not behaving like typical project executors who just do a project and walk away. They came back, and that shows they know what they’re doing. The school’s population dropped from about 2,000 pupils to 600 when the building was bad, but now pupils from other schools are enrolling because of the new facilities, especially the ICT room and the playground,” Williams said.
The Headmistress, Mrs. Esther Ogunfuyi, described the intervention as transformational, noting that the renovated environment has improved teaching and learning conditions.
“Before, the classrooms were overcrowded and uncomfortable, but now the children sit well, no more fighting for seats, and they enjoy learning. I register new pupils every day,” she said.
Teachers and pupils also expressed excitement about the improved facilities, describing the learning environment as inspiring and conducive.
Meanwhile, Comptroller Onyeka paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Moroof Oyekunle, the Olu of Iwa and Apapa Kingdom, to seek royal blessings and strengthen community relations as part of his engagement efforts.
