The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit to drive its commitment to national development.

Customs spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

He said the initiative, which is aimed at fostering inclusive growth and sustainable impact in communities of operation, underscores the Service’s recognition of its broader responsibility beyond trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security.

According to Maiwada, the newly established CSR Unit will spearhead programmes under the ‘Customs Cares’ initiative is designed to support national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

It will include school renovations, mobile clinic activations, food and medical aid, agricultural support, skills acquisition programmes, and youth empowerment. Through these strategic interventions, the NCS seeks to enhance public trust, strengthen community relations, and improve the well-being of Nigerians.

“This strategic direction aligns with the Presidential Priority Areas and reinforces the Service’s role as a socially responsible institution. Through Customs Cares, the Service will complement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, while strengthening community engagement and staff participation in nation-building efforts.

“The NCS encourages officers, stakeholders, and the general public to embrace the Customs Cares initiative as a collective effort to drive positive change,” Maiwada stated.

Maiwada stated that NCS aims to create sustainable solutions that uplift communities and improve livelihoods.

He also reiterated the Service’s commitment to collaborate with relevant partners to expand its reach and maximise its impact across the country.