Uche Cecil Izuora
The Acting Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya, embarked on a familiarization tour on 14 October 2026 to Zone C headquarters Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt I Command, Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command, Port Harcourt Area II Onne Command and Eastern Marine Command respectively.
The visit is part of his efforts to enhance operational coordination as well as effective service delivery. He used the opportunity to establish closer working relationships with the Area Controllers and their officers, soliciting their support and cooperation.
During the visit, Acting Comptroller Nadaniya expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve and appreciated the respective Area Controllers, officers and men of the command for their warm reception and their commitment to the discharge of their official responsibilities.
He also emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in combating smuggling, protecting government revenue and enforcing legitimate trade laws, stressing that this is essential for the unit and Area Commands to achieve the strategic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service. He solicited the continued support and cooperation extended to his predecessor, stressing that this will consolidate existing achievements and address operational performance across the entire zone.
In response, the Area Controllers noted that this is one of its kind as they assured him of maintaining a cordial working relationship based on mutual respect, professionalism, discipline and accountability. He was further encouraged to keep the flag flying by making sure that he keys 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, noting that this will 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.
The Acting Comptroller stated that the just-concluded meeting held with the patrol team leaders of the unit was geared at ensuring 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.