The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, DSC SM Suleiman, has been honoured with the Best Anti-Smuggling Awareness Campaign Award at the Gala and Awards Night of the 2026 Annual Public Relations Conference.
The gala, held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, was part of the ongoing five-day conference. Organisers said the recognition celebrates Suleiman’s outstanding efforts in raising public awareness about anti-smuggling initiatives and enhancing the command’s image through creative and impactful communication strategies.
Reacting to the award, Suleiman expressed gratitude to the Customs Area Controller of Kwara Command, noting that the controller’s visionary leadership and unwavering support had continued to inspire the PR unit and the entire command.
“The renewed energy and trust placed in personnel under the current leadership have created an environment that is conducive for officers to excel in their duties,” the image maker said.
He also thanked officers and supporting staff of the command’s PR unit for their teamwork and dedication. He further extended appreciation to the command’s management and all officers and personnel, stressing that their cooperation, trust and support were invaluable to the achievement.
Suleiman commended the Kwara State media team for their consistent collaboration, describing the partnership as instrumental in amplifying the command’s anti-smuggling campaigns and increasing visibility.
“It was this increased visibility that ultimately led to this recognition,” he added.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, in a statement, congratulated its PRO on the well-deserved award and reaffirmed its commitment to sustained public enlightenment on anti-smuggling operations across the command.