Enimere \u00c0k\u00e0nb\u00ed
\nDeputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot), Olanike Nafisat Balogun, has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service, rising from a cabin crew member to a trailblazer in aviation.<\/p>\n
According to a statement by the NCS on Sunday via X, Balogun was born in Kaduna and hails from Odo-Otin Local Government Area in Osun State.<\/p>\n
Her remarkable journey began in 2002 when she was recruited as a Customs Assistant to serve in the NCS Airwing Unit.<\/p>\n
The statement also highlighted Balogun\u2019s journey of resilience and ambition, praising the service for its support in transforming her dreams into reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cStaying in the Service when many of my colleagues opted for better-paying airline jobs was a tough decision, but I was determined to contribute to public service and achieve my dream of becoming a pilot,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n
Balogun\u2019s achievements include earning an Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing and Cabin Services, a Master\u2019s degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, and her Pilot Certification from the Flying Academy in Miami, Florida, with full sponsorship by the NCS.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on her accomplishment, Balogun said, \u201cMy role as the first female pilot in the Service reflects my commitment to advancing my dream and enhancing the operational capabilities of the NCS.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added, \u201cI hope my journey motivates young Nigerians, especially women, to chase their dreams and break through barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, lauded her achievement, calling it a testament to the NCS\u2019s dedication to capacity building and innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer story exemplifies what is possible with determination and institutional support,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
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Enimere \u00c0k\u00e0nb\u00ed Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot), Olanike Nafisat Balogun, has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service, rising from a cabin crew member to a trailblazer in aviation. According to a statement by the NCS on Sunday via X, Balogun was born in Kaduna and hails from Odo-Otin Local […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[176,175],"class_list":["post-504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news","tag-nafisat-balogun","tag-ncs"],"yoast_head":"\n