Change Of Leadership: Ag. Comptr. Itulua Takes Over As Lagos Industrial Area Command’s CAC

The Lagos Industrial Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has witnessed a change of leadership following the official handover from the newly promoted Acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG), Comptroller Adebola Salawu, to the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Opeyemi Itulua, on Tuesday, 27th October, 2026.

This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Inspector of Customs Jeremiah Zidyeb, who stated that the event brought together crucial stakeholders from across Zone ‘A’.

Highlighting the achievements recorded during her tenure, the outgoing Customs Area Controller, Acting ACG Salawu, said the “Most Improved in Revenue Collection 2025” award given to the Command resulted from the collective efforts of the officers and men under her leadership.

In her speech, the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Opeyemi Itulua, appreciated the Comptroller-General of Customs and his management team for the opportunity to sustain the Service’s mandate. She pledged to build on her predecessor’s achievements, particularly in optimising trade processes.

She described her appointment as a call to greater responsibility, noting that she would achieve success through effective stakeholder collaboration and synergy with other government agencies.