The Zonal Coordinator ‘Zone A’ of Nigeria Customs Service, ACG Charles Orbih has encouraged the newly promoted officers of Apapa Area Command to uphold highest standard of service, enhanced professionalism and ethical conduct.
ACG Orbih made this call while speaking at the decoration ceremony at the Command’s auditorium on Tuesday where the Apapa Customs Command celebrated a historic feat as 14 former Deputy Controllers were promoted to the rank of Comptroller.
The Zonal Customs boss admonished the promoted officers to note that their new ranks are a testament to their dedication to unwavering integrity and remarkable performance, adding that more leadership qualities will be required following their promotion.
He specifically urged them to play strategic roles to ensure the Apapa Customs Command maintains an unprecedented standard in revenue collection, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, and national security.
“As the Premier Port of NCS in Zone A, you must maintain an unprecedented standard in revenue collection, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, and national securities,” the Zonal Customs boss remarked.
Also speaking, the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Port, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, congratulated the newly promoted Officers, acknowledging their hard work, resilience, and dedication to the NCS goals.
While appreciating the officers for their unwavering commitment which saw the Command record N2.3 trillion in revenue generation for the Federal Government in 2024, Comptroller Olomu described their promotion as a call to improve their performance.
The newly promoted officers include 14 Deputy Comptrollers who were promoted to the rank of Comptroller of Customs, 17 Assistant Comptrollers promoted to Deputy Comptrollers, and 50 Chief Superintendents of Customs promoted to the rank of Assistant Comptroller.
In addition, some Deputy Comptrollers were honored with plaques for their distinguished performance.
The recipients include- the Area Controller of TinCan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, for his excellent service as a DC in-charge of Apapa gate; Comptroller FM Muhammed, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku; Comptroller Aisha Abdul; and Comptroller CV Eyapade.
