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The Nigeria Customs Service – NCS has celebrated a historic milestone following the achievement of Superintendent Nafisat Balogun, who has become the agency’s first female pilot.

Balogun recently secured her commercial multi-engine pilot license in the United States, a feat officially recognized by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada.

This transition from her previous role as a cabin crew member to a fully certified commercial pilot marks a transformative shift in her career and a significant moment for the service’s aviation wing.

At a ceremony organized by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, Captain Kuhi Mbaya, the Managing Director, hailed Balogun’s journey as one of both inspiring and record-breaking. He noted that her success serves as a powerful testament to personal resilience and discipline, effectively shattering the glass ceiling within a traditionally male-dominated field.

Mbaya emphasized that her accomplishment sets a new precedent, proving that there are no limits for women within the service who aspire to excel in specialized technical roles.

The leadership of the NCS, particularly Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, was commended for fostering an environment that prioritizes gender inclusion and professional growth. By supporting Balogun’s training and advancement, the agency has demonstrated a commitment to leveraging new opportunities for all officers, regardless of gender.

This institutional support was instrumental in allowing Balogun to move beyond her initial duties as a cabin attendant to take command in the cockpit, reflecting the evolving nature of the Nigeria Customs Service.

In her response, Superintendent Balogun expressed deep gratitude to the NCS for believing in her capacity and providing the necessary support to reach this pinnacle of her career. She reaffirmed her commitment to serving the nation with integrity and professionalism, promising to use her new skills to enhance the operations of the Customs Technical Hangar.

Her story is now being highlighted as a primary motivation for other officers to strive for excellence and to pursue ambitious goals within the agency’s diverse operational landscape.