Familiarisation Visit: Ag. Comptr. Nadaniya Visits Zone ‘C’ Headquarters, Others
The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya embarked on a familiarization tour on the 14th of October, 2026 to Zone ‘C’ Headquarters, Portharcourt, Portharcourt Area I Command, Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command, Portharcourt Area II Onne Command and Eastern Marine Command, respectively.
The visit was part of his effort to enhance operational coordination, as well as effective service delivery.
He used the opportunity to establish a closer working relationship with the Area Controllers and their officers, while soliciting for their support and cooperation.
During the visit, Acting Comptroller Nadaniya expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve and appreciate the respective Area Controllers, officers and men of the Commands, for their warm reception and commitment to the discharge of their official responsibilities.
He equally emphasized on the importance of collective responsibility in combating smuggling, protecting government revenue and enforcing legitimate trade laws as they are essential for the Unit and Area Commands, to achieve strategic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He further solicited for the continued support and cooperation extended to his predecessor, stressing that such would consolidate on the existing achievements, and address operational performance across the entire zone.
In their respective responses, the Area Controllers noted that the tour was one of its kind, as they assured Acting Comptroller Nadaniya of maintaining a cordial working relationship based on mutual respect, professionalism, discipline and accountability.
He was further encouraged by the Area Controllers to keep the flag flying, by making sure that he keyed in effectively and proficiently into the giant strides of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR towards advancing the Service.
They reaffirmed their unending and continuous support, stressing that such would enhance operational efficiency in his area of jurisdiction, as they prayed for guidance, protection, good health and wisdom for him and the entire officers and men of the Unit in the discharge of their duties.
In conclusion, the Acting Comptroller further stated that the just concluded meeting he held with the patrol team leaders of the Unit was geared at making sure they display a high level of discipline, professionalism, vigilance and accountability in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities, considering the importance of the Federal Operations Unit and its role in advancing the mandate of the Service.
