The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has called for stronger collaboration among Customs commands within the zone to improve operational coordination, combat smuggling and enhance revenue protection.
Nadaniya made the call during a familiarisation tour on October 14, 2026, to the Zone C headquarters in Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt I Command, Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command, Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, and the Eastern Marine Command.
The visit, according to the acting comptroller, was aimed at strengthening working relationships with area controllers and their officers while promoting effective service delivery across the zone.
He expressed appreciation to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve and commended the area controllers, officers and men for their warm reception and commitment to their official responsibilities.
Nadaniya emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in tackling smuggling, protecting government revenue and enforcing laws governing legitimate trade. He noted that sustained cooperation between FOU Zone C and the area commands was essential to achieving the strategic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He also solicited the continued support extended to his predecessor, stressing that consolidating existing achievements and addressing operational challenges would require a unified approach across the zone.
In their responses, the area controllers welcomed the acting comptroller and pledged to maintain cordial working relationships anchored on mutual respect, professionalism, discipline and accountability.
They also assured him of their support in advancing the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, while expressing confidence that stronger collaboration would enhance operational efficiency within his area of responsibility.
Meanwhile, Nadaniya disclosed that a recent meeting with patrol team leaders was aimed at reinforcing discipline, professionalism, vigilance and accountability among officers of the unit.
He stressed that these values were critical to the Federal Operations Unit’s mandate, particularly in preventing smuggling, enforcing compliance and supporting the broader objectives of the Service.
The familiarisation tour underscores Nadaniya’s commitment to strengthening inter-command cooperation and improving operational effectiveness across Customs Zone C.
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