The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Chief Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara, former Public Relations Officer of the Tin Can Island Area Command, as Deputy National Public Relations Officer following a recent reshuffling within the Service’s Public Relations Department.
Ivara’s redeployment to the Service’s headquarters was greeted with tributes and an emotional send-forth ceremony organised by the Tin Can Island Area Command on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in recognition of his contributions to public relations, stakeholder engagement and media relations.
Customs Area Comptroller Tincan Island Port Command Comptroller Joseph Anani presents farewell gift to CSC Oscar Ivara
The ceremony, organised under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Joseph Anani, attracted officers and men of the command, maritime stakeholders, journalists, National Youth Service Corps members serving at the command, friends and colleagues who celebrated Ivara’s professionalism, humility and cordial relationship with the media.
CSC Oscar Ivara New Deputy National Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Customs Service
His elevation to the national Public Relations team formed part of a broader reshuffling involving about 30 personnel of the Service’s Public Relations Department, aimed at strengthening communication, improving media engagement and enhancing the distribution of information across traditional and digital platforms.Throughout his tenure at Tin Can Island, Ivara earned recognition among stakeholders and journalists for his communication skills, technical knowledge, accessibility and lively personality, which endeared him to colleagues and industry stakeholders.
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The farewell ceremony was marked by visible emotions as colleagues reflected on their working relationship with the outgoing PRO and expressed their appreciation for his service.
During his farewell address, Ivara became emotional as he acknowledged the colleagues and stakeholders he would be leaving behind. The incoming Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs JT Ansha, who served as master of ceremonies, was also visibly moved and received consolation from attendees, including the Customs Area Controller.
In their remarks, speakers at the event praised Ivara’s contributions to the command, highlighting his humility, humour, professionalism and ability to build strong relationships across different levels of the Service and the maritime industry.
Comptroller Anani, who fondly referred to him as “Oscalo,” described his humility and infectious sense of humour as qualities that made him particularly endearing to colleagues and stakeholders.
The Customs Area Controller commended Ivara for his dedication and the positive relationships he established during his time at the command, expressing appreciation for his contributions to the Service’s public relations activities.
In his response, Ivara thanked Anani and the entire command for the support, recognition and affection shown to him throughout his tenure.
He described the send-forth ceremony as an exceptional honour and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside officers, stakeholders and media professionals who contributed to his experience at Tin Can Island.
Ivara also acknowledged the immediate past Customs Area Controller, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Frank Onyeka, whom he credited with providing valuable support and an enabling environment that made his public relations responsibilities easier during his tenure.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of a framed table portrait to Ivara by Comptroller Anani on behalf of the command, alongside a reception attended by officers, stakeholders and invited guests.
Among those present were Public Relations Officers from other Customs formations, including Chief Superintendent of Customs Abubakar of the PTML Command and VU Ogagbor of the KLT Command.
Ivara’s new appointment marks another step in his career within the Nigeria Customs Service, as he moves from command-level media engagement to a broader national communications role.
His colleagues expressed confidence that the experience, professionalism and stakeholder relationships he developed at Tin Can Island would continue to serve him in his new assignment at the Service’s headquarters.
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