By ebosele@hotmail.com –
The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has embarked on a familiarisation tour of key Customs formations in Rivers State to strengthen operational coordination and improve service delivery.
The tour covered the Zone C headquarters in Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt I Command, Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command, Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, and the Eastern Marine Command.
Nadaniya said the visits were aimed at building stronger working relationships with Area Controllers and their officers while soliciting their support and cooperation in achieving the operational objectives of the unit.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve and appreciated the Area Controllers, officers and men of the respective commands for their warm reception and commitment to their official responsibilities.
The Acting Comptroller emphasised the need for collective responsibility in combating smuggling, protecting government revenue and enforcing legitimate trade laws.
According to him, effective collaboration between the FOU and the various Area Commands is essential to achieving the strategic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He solicited the continued support and cooperation extended to his predecessor, noting that sustaining the existing relationship would help consolidate achievements and improve operational performance across the zone.
In their responses, the Area Controllers described the visit as unique and assured Nadaniya of their continued cooperation in promoting a cordial working relationship anchored on mutual respect, professionalism, discipline and accountability.
They also urged him to sustain the achievements of the Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, by aligning his operations with the CGC’s drive to advance the Service.
The Area Controllers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Acting Comptroller to enhance operational efficiency within his jurisdiction.
They also offered prayers for divine guidance, protection, good health and wisdom for Nadaniya and the officers and men of the unit in the discharge of their duties.
Meanwhile, Nadaniya said a recent meeting with patrol team leaders of the FOU was aimed at ensuring that officers maintained high standards of discipline, professionalism, vigilance and accountability.
He stressed that the unit’s strategic role in advancing the Service’s mandate required personnel to discharge their statutory responsibilities with diligence and integrity.
The Acting Comptroller reiterated the importance of effective enforcement operations in tackling smuggling, safeguarding government revenue and ensuring compliance with applicable trade regulations.
