Customs: Comptroller Aliyu Assumes Command of Oyo/Osun, Prioritises Revenue, Anti-Smuggling, Welfare
Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu who has taken over from Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja (Rtd) as the new Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has assured that his administration would focus on three major areas: enhanced revenue generation, an intelligence-driven, anti-smuggling exploit, and prioritization of officers’ welfare alongside strict discipline.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola who disclosed this in a press release, Comptroller Aliyu made this known during the brief but colourful ceremony which was held on 3rd September, 2025 to mark the formal handing over.
The Outgoing Area Controller, Comptroller Adelaja (Rtd), in his farewell remarks, appreciated Almighty God, the Service management, and officers and men of the Command for their maximum cooperation throughout his tenure. He highlighted the Command’s notable achievements under his stewardship, including remarkable strides in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and improved welfare facilities such as the resolution of the long-standing power supply challenges at the barracks, and the installation of solar systems at the mosque and church within the barracks. He urged officers and stakeholders to extend the same support to his successor.
In his response, the new Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu, expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the Service management for the confidence reposed in him. He commended the achievements of his predecessor and pledged to build on them.
He further called for the cooperation of officers, stakeholders, sister agencies, and the host communities to enable the Command to achieve greater success.
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