The atmosphere was filled with joy and celebration as family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to honour Mr. Oluwole Okunoye on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The civic reception, held in Ibadan, was a moment of recognition for his dedication, hard work and meritorious contributions to the fight against smuggling, particularly when he was in charge of the Operation in in the Oyo/Osun Command and several others across the federation.
The event had in attendance distinguished personalities, including the Chief Host, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, a Board member of the Code of Conduct Bureau, who extolled the virtues of the honouree. Others included alumni members of the celebrant drawn from Progressive Secondary Grammar School, Ado Awaye, in Oyo State.
He described Okunoye as a disciplined and diligent officer whose elevation was a well-deserved reward for his service to the nation and urged Nigerians to always uphold integrity and do good at all times for posterity’s sake.
Alhaji Ibikunle who further encouraged the celebrant to remain a worthy ambassador of his family, the Nigeria Customs Service and the country at large, emphasized that humility and dedication were key virtues that propelled individuals to greater heights in their careers.
In his response, the newly promoted Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Oluwole Okunoye, expressed profound gratitude to all who graced the occasion, stating that he felt highly elated and honoured by the recognition.
He acknowledged that the new position came with greater responsibilities and pledged to redouble his efforts in serving the nation and humanity.
“This promotion is a call to more service and I am fully committed to upholding the values of diligence, integrity and patriotism in the discharge of my duties,” he said.
The reception was marked by goodwill messages, cultural performances, and prayers for the celebrant’s continued success in his career.
