Customs Corner
ACG Modupe Aremu Bows Out In Style, Transfers Baton To ACG Festus Okun
Author: Cynthia Idowu; Lagos.
The Zonal Coordinator of Zone ‘A’, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Modupe Aremu officially bowed out of the Nigeria Customs Service on the 3rd of May, 2023.
The valedictory session held in her honour attracted, the former National Public Relations Officer now Customs Area Controller of Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Comptroller Timi Bomodi, Comptroller Dera Nnadi of Seme Command, Comptroller Dorathy Yisa Omogbeyin, and others.
In her send-forth speech at the Customs Office in Yaba Harvey Road Lagos, the ACG thanked God, the CGC Col. Hameed Ali (rtf), the Management Team, and all Operatives who walked the Customs journey with her, especially at her last assignment in Zone A.
“I have gotten to learn quite a lot from each of you, spanning from the Comptroller in the Zone, CACs, and Heads of units that I met when I assumed office as the Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘A’. If I start to speak individually about each one of you, then trust me, it will take the whole of our time today, as you all are people of multiple talents, whose wealth of experience has assisted me in my job as the ACG.
Zone ‘A’ is the bedrock and microcosm of the Nigeria Customs Service, which implies that, if there is a default, it will have a multiplier effect on the entire Service. And luckily, on assumption, here, I met a team of very dedicated and highly professional officers who made the Service proud in all areas of our mandates, ” Modupe emphasized.
Speaking on 2022 revenue generation, she noted that the Zone recorded a remarkable milestone of N1,919,371,952,404.35 (One Trillion, nine hundred and nineteen billion, three hundred and seventy-one million, nine hundred and fifty-two thousand, four hundred and four naira, thirty-five kobo only) and that, the figure remains, the highest from the records in the annals of history of the Zone.
She also assured that the Zone will do better in 2023, having generated a total sum of N466,298,370,868.71 (Four hundred and sixty-six billion, two hundred and ninety-eight million, three hundred and seventy thousand, eight hundred and sixty-eight naira and seventy-one kobo only) in the first quarter of 2023.
“May I at this juncture salute the effort of all the CACs and Heads of Units that contributed to these accomplishments. I believe that with your commitment, the Zone will surely surpass this record in 2023. Additionally, the first quarter of 2023 has been very promising.
This is despite the global economic recessions which affected all world economies. Added to this was another landmark achievement which saw the promotion of six (6) Comptrollers in the Zone as Ag. ACG’s, with the promotion of 62 officers to the rank of Comptrollers and massive promotion of other ranks, underscoring the fact that Zone ‘A’ parades the best in all aspects,” Modupe stressed.
Modupe Aremu however, handed the Staff of Office to the new Zonal Coordinator, ACG Festus Okun. The new ACG thanked his predecessor for the enviable standard that Zone ‘A’ has attained under her regime and promised to bring his wealth of experience to bear in setting new standards as a way of continuity.
In his remarks, Comptroller Timi Bomodi said, the ACG has the capacity of making those who work under her, work in a relaxing environment not minding her status. “We live in an environment that highlights the importance of hierarchy. We know the subordinate and superior relationship, but you make that relationship so easy, to work and still achieve a better result. We will always remember you for that Ma,” Bomodi stated.
On his part, Dera Nnadi recalled the ACG’s spontaneity of feedback during crisis, when he was in Ogun 1 Area Command. He said even at midnight, the ACG would respond and give useful advice with utmost concern about the safety of Officers.
“You made us realise that the rank on our shoulders confers on us, a huge responsibility, and some of us, are already emulating that,” Nnadi stated.
The Free Trade Zone boss, Comptroller Dorathy Yisa Omogbeyin also eulogized the ACG for all the wonderful traits which according to her, will be forever remembered. Comptroller Queen of Lagos Industrial Command praised her excellent personality in fulfilling her official assignment. “We will miss such a beauty in Customs uniform, ” she reaffirmed.
The Zonal coordinator concluded by paying special tribute to the Customs management, ably led by the CGC Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) for the untiring effort of repositioning the Service for better efficiency. “I will forever cherish the support of the NCS management which reposed a high level of confidence in me, and for the opportunity to serve at the management level,” she stated as she bade the Service farewell.
By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has announced an all time highest revenue collection of N1.5 trillion from January to September 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) made the announcement during a parade at the command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
He said the outstanding fit was made possible because of the meticulous documentation and professional discipline by officers and men of the Apapa Customs Area Command.
He praised the officers’ for their resilience, commitment and professionalism, while also charging them to do more. “We must surpass this achievement. We cannot afford to relax.”
The CAC assured that the service will continue to reward diligence, commitment and dedication to duty by officers.
Speaking shortly after the parade, Comptroller Olomu reiterated that the command’s outstanding performance in revenue generation was a result of the motivation and rewards system introduced by the command for officers who performed creditably.
“The excellent revenue generation of officers we recorded is as a result of blockage of all revenue generating leakage and proper documentation of payments by officers who were adequately motivated”, he stated.
He therefore, admonished officers in different categories to always strive for excellence in carrying out their statutory duties.
The CAC expressed the appreciation of Apapa Area Command to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for leading by example.
…As Comptroller Awe Reaffirms CGC’s Dedication to Recognition
Author: Abass Quadri
Comptroller Michael Awe, in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo (MMIAC) Command, has recognised four officers for their excellent performance in executing their duties.
The officers were honoured during a parade at the Command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Addressing the Officers and men of the Command, the CAC stated that the recognition, which will be done monthly or quarterly, is part of the CGC’s commitment to rewarding hardworking officers.
“There are four officers here, each representing one month from May to August 2024, who will be given letters of recognition today. The letters have reached the Office of the Zonal Coordinator, and he will send them to headquarters,” the CAC said.
Regarding the Command’s revenue generation efforts, Comptroller Awe noted that more than N16 billion has been collected so far. He appreciated the senior officers for their support, acknowledging that this success could not have been achieved alone.
The recognised officers include CSC Itinu Jimoh, CSC Moses Aboki, SC Jidda Aliyu, and IC Sanni Mohammed.
The officers expressed their excitement and gratitude to the CAC for recognising their efforts.
According to CSC Aboki, “The CAC has assured us that we do not need to harbour any fears. Henceforth, we will conduct more thorough examinations, as it is through this that we can detect illicit or underpaid items.”
The parade concluded with a free eye test provided by Poise Eye Care Limited.
…Highlights Government Efforts to Ease Nigeria’s Cost of Living
Author: uhammad Bashir.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, presided over the 60th regular board meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The meeting, which he held at the newly built NCS headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, was said to be the first of its kind since the commissioning of the edifice by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
The Minister expressed his satisfaction with the board’s adherence to the decision to meet quarterly, describing it as an essential aspect of corporate governance.
He stressed that regular meetings and updates on financial performance were crucial for any government agency seeking to meet its objectives that impact positively on the citizens.
He highlighted further, “I think that board meetings serve as an important part of corporate governance and corporate governance is key to running an organisation efficiently as well as provide the necessary direction and management to keep government policies on track.”
The Minister also applauded the integrity and transparency of CGC Adeniyi, noting that the principles guiding the board’s operations were exemplary with a commitment to achieve laudable objectives and tenets to run an organisation like the NCS.
The Minister, who stressed the importance of collaboration between various ministries and the private sector, said the Nigeria Customs Service Board includes representatives from the ministries of Trade and Investment, Foreign Affairs, and Finance, as well as members of the organised private sector.
This congregation, according to Edun, “Ensures that critical national issues are thoroughly discussed and implemented in a timely manner”.
While filing questions about his feelings, he was the first Minister and NCSB Chairman to have chaired a meeting at the newly built NCS Corporate Headquarters, the Hon. Minister took the opportunity to commend the Customs Service on the achievement.
He said, “I congratulate the Nigeria Customs Service on this achievement of not just building a new edifice, but actually moving into it, making use of it, and keeping it very neat and tidy, and I pray for the success of all those who work at the new facility.
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