Comptroller Yahaya Reiterates Commitment to Compliance As Group Chairman Visits Ibeto Seaport Command
Comptroller Usman Yahaya, Area Controller of Ibeto Seaport Terminal ,Area 5 Command in Rivers State has reiterated commitment to uphold the ethos of compliance while applying all tools of trade facilitation without compromising national security in line with the directves of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
He said this when he received Chief Cletus Ibeto, the Group Chairman of Ibeto Group of Companies on a courtesy visit to the command
The Controller expressed appreciation to the Chairman for his steadfast support and remarkable contributions to the smooth take-off of the Command. He commended Chief Ibeto for his contributions in enhancing the functionality of the young Command and lauded the construction of a befitting Quarter Guard, describing it as a symbol that has given the Command “a true face and identity befitting of a Customs formation.”
The Customs boss assured the Chairman of his determination to make the Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Command one of the most productive and compliant commands in the Port Harcourt area. He emphasised his commitment to providing a secure environment that safeguards the interests of traders, stakeholders, and investors operating within the facility.
He described the visit as a clear demonstration of mutual trust and partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Ibeto Group. According to him, “Chief Ibeto’s gesture reflects his belief in the Nigeria Customs Service and the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, whose reforms have continued to promote collaboration with the private sector for enhanced revenue generation and trade facilitation.”
Comptroller Yahaya expressed delight at hosting a man whose name, he said, “is a household name in Nigeria’s economic landscape.” He commended Chief Ibeto for his far-reaching contributions to national development and the vital role he continues to play in making the Ibeto Seaport and Terminals a hub of legitimate trade and investment.
In his remarks, Chief Ibeto congratulated Comptroller Yahaya on his posting as the second Customs Area Controller of the Command and assured him of his full cooperation. He pledged to mobilize credible business stakeholders and traders to make the Command one of the most viable in terms of revenue generation and trade facilitation.
The business man further promised to support the Command with improved logistics, strengthened security, and the installation of adequate lighting across the port facility to ensure effective supervision and safer operations. He encouraged the Area Controller to share information and developmental needs that could help the Command achieve sustained growth, assuring him of Ibeto Group’s readiness to assist wherever possible.
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