The erstwhile Area Controller of Ogun 1 Customs Command, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu has said
\nthat the large amount of seizures made from smugglers under his watch was achieved without casualties as no life was lost on the part of the Nigeria Customs Service as well as on the part of the border community.
\n Comptroller Shaibu, who has been redeployed to Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B Kaduna disclosed in his farewell speech that his administration was able to reduce the number of checkpoints on the Idiroko border corridor from 32 to 5.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe witnessed a significant increase in revenue generation and massive seizures with zero casualties. We changed the previous slogan of Ogun 1 Area Command as a battlefield to Ogun 1 Area Command as a peaceful place,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
The game changing controller encouraged officers at the command, sister security agencies and border stakeholders to avail his successor a higher level of support as the new helmsman.<\/p>\n
Reeling out some highpoints of Shuaibu\u2019s reign as Ogun 1 Customs Area Controller, the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Hammed Oloyede, listed the new trailer parks and examination bays, upgrade of the Command\u2019s medical center, provision of uniforms and educational materials to indigent children.<\/p>\n
Others were; speedy resolution of disputes and conflicts with stakeholders, 2023 award ceremony for distinguished officers, robust partnership with sister security agencies; among others.<\/p>\n
Addressing the new Area Controller, Shuaibu said: \u201cYour appointment speaks volume of your capabilities and we have confidence that you will lead with humility and excellence. Please be assured that you have the support of your colleagues.\u201d
\nHe expressed his appreciation to the Comptroller-General and his management for his support, even as he praised the traditional rulers and youth leaders for their massive collaboration in ensuring peace and tranquility in Idiroko and encouraged them to continue the good conduct.<\/p>\n
Responding the new controller of the command, Comptroller James Ojo vowed to build on the mutually beneficial business relationship between Nigeria and Benin Republic via the Idiroko border.<\/p>\n
His words: \u201cMy predecessor has done a lot here; yet I know that all these are going to be like child\u2019s play compared to the results he will accomplish at FOU Zone B, Kaduna.\u201d<\/p>\n
Noting that the FOU Zone B region cuts across about 10 states, Comptroller Ojo prayed that his predecessor will do exploits and be duly elevated to the rank of Assitant Comptroller-General in the near future.<\/p>\n
He noted that Comptroller Shuaibu\u2019s greatness was anchored on support from stakeholders including media practitioners, thus, he pleaded for similar cooperation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria is going through a unique phase in its history and things are beginning to take shape, but everyone has a role to play and the press has a unique role in achieving the right national results. Let\u2019s do it together at Idiroko,\u201d the new Area Controller appealed.<\/p>\n
The ceremony was graced by several traditional rulers, youth leaders, security agencies as well as representatives from the Benin Customs administration. The event was characterized by varying laudable testimonies of Shuaibu\u2019s very peaceful era and his unrivalled humility at Ogun 1 Command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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