Nigeria, March 20 -- The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dubbed 'Customs Cares', pledging long-term support for education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and social investments across its operational areas.

The initiative, formally unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, will be funded by 4 per cent of the service's annual wage bill, equivalent to half of each officer's one-month salary.

In a statement, the service said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, reaffirmed this commitment, emphasising its role in fostering sustainable development across...