Comptroller Aliyu Highlights Revenue Gains as DC Adewole Takes Over at Oyo/Osun Customs Command

Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu has highlighted the improved revenue performance achieved through enhanced compliance, structured engagement with excise factories, and the deployment of the B’odogwu Unified Customs Management System at the Oyo/ Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service as he hands over leadership of the Command to Deputy Comptroller of Customs Moses Adewole .

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola who disclosed this in a press release, during the handover ceremony which took place at the Command, Comptroller Aliyu who has been redeployed to the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos, urged his successor to ensure the completion of the Command’s Corporate Social Responsibility project , the proposed Solar-Powered Healthcare Centre at Iragbiji.

He also requested that the Acting CAC sustain capacity-building initiatives and deepen engagement with border communities. The outgoing Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu, described his tenure as fulfilling and impactful, marked by strong collaboration with the governments and people of Oyo and Osun States, effective synergy with sister security agencies, and sustained engagement with traditional rulers within the Command’s area of responsibility.

He also praised the officers and men of the Command for their professionalism and resilience, which translated into significant anti-smuggling successes and protection of the national economy.

Deputy Comptroller of Customs Moses Adewole expressed deep appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the entire Management team for the trust reposed in him. He described the appointment as a call to higher service and pledged to uphold professionalism, integrity, discipline, and teamwork in advancing the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The Acting Controller commended Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu for his exemplary leadership and notable achievements in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and stakeholder engagement. He assured officers and stakeholders that his administration would consolidate the gains recorded and work diligently to surpass existing milestones.

Deputy Comptroller Adewole outlined his operational priorities to include enhanced and transparent revenue collection, strengthened anti-smuggling operations through collaboration with sister agencies, continuous capacity building and welfare of officers, improved work ethics and discipline, as well as sustained engagement with traditional institutions, business communities, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders across Oyo and Osun States.