The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area , has effected a seamless leadership transition with the appointment of Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Moses Wale Adewole, as Acting Customs Area Controller, following the redeployment of Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu to the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos.
Speaking at the formal handover ceremony, Adewole expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service’s management for the confidence reposed in him. He described the appointment as a call to higher responsibility and pledged to uphold professionalism, integrity, discipline, and teamwork in advancing the mandate of the Service.
The Acting Controller commended his predecessor, Comptroller Gambo Iyere Aliyu, for his impactful leadership, particularly in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and stakeholder engagement. He assured officers and stakeholders that his administration would consolidate existing gains and work towards surpassing established benchmarks.
Adewole outlined his operational priorities to include transparent and efficient revenue collection, strengthened anti-smuggling operations through collaboration with sister agencies, continuous capacity building and improved welfare for officers, enhanced work ethics and discipline, and sustained engagement with traditional institutions, business communities, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders across Oyo and Osun States.
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In his remarks, the outgoing Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu, described his tenure as rewarding and impactful, citing strong collaboration with the governments and people of Oyo and Osun States, effective synergy with sister security agencies, and sustained engagement with traditional rulers within the Command’s jurisdiction.
Aliyu highlighted improved revenue performance achieved through enhanced compliance, structured engagement with excise factories, and the deployment of the B’odogwu Unified Customs Management System. He also praised the officers and men of the Command for their professionalism and resilience, which he said contributed significantly to anti-smuggling successes and the protection of the national economy.
The outgoing Controller urged his successor to sustain capacity-building initiatives, deepen engagement with border communities, and ensure the completion of the Command’s Corporate Social Responsibility project—the proposed solar-powered healthcare centre at Iragbiji.
The ceremony concluded with goodwill messages, as officers reaffirmed their commitment to service excellence, continuity, and the overall vision of the Nigeria Customs Service.
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