Comptroller Frank Onyeka, newly deployed Customs Area Controller for Tin Can Island Port Command has stated his determination to achieve increase in revenue collection while ensuring compliance.
Addressing reporters at a recent parley with journalists in Lagos, Onyeka said he assumed office with a determination to build on the gains of his predecessor and achieve maximum revenue collection.
According to him, the Nigeria Customs Service is expected to play a critical role in the funding of the ₦47.90 trillion federal government 2025 budget and the Tin Can Port Command is expected to contribute immensely being the second largest port with anticipated high volume of trade.
He described his new task as a call to higher duty while reassuring that with the support of his officers and stakeholders, the service revenue goals would be achieved without compromising national security and economy
Mr. Onyeka promised an open door policy to address stakeholder concerns and ensure swift trade dispute resolution to avoid any form of delay at the port.
Onyeka while expressing his appreciation to the Comptroller General of Customs and his management team for the opportunity to serve at the command, promised to adhere to the three policy thrusts of the CGC on Consultation, Consolidation and Innovation.
He also emphasised the need for all-inclusivity, urging officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and core values while adhering to the recently enacted Customs Act.
“It is therefore my resolve to work in sync and in tandem with those policy thrusts, for us to create a reciprocal balance of equity and trade value chain.I shall strive to ensure facilitation of legitimate trade.
“We are going to be guided by the principle of all- inclusivity because we cannot afford to operate in silos.
Onyeka also extended his appreciation to security agencies for their collaboration and synergy, seeking enhanced cooperation to achieve the command’s goals.
