Nsikan Patrick Umoh, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) and Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘B’, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has commended the Kwara Area Command for its professionalism, discipline and commitment to duty.
A statement signed by Sulaiman Sani Mohammed, Deputy Superintendent of Costume/Public Relation Officer, Umoh gave the commendation during an oversight visit to the command’s headquarters in Ilorin, as part of her ongoing tour of operational commands within Zone ‘B’.
Speaking to officers and men of the command, the zonal coordinator said the Kwara Area Command had maintained an impressive operational record, noting that her headquarters had not received any adverse report against the command since she assumed office.
She said the clean record was an indication of the high level of professionalism, integrity and discipline demonstrated by personnel in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Umoh, who conveyed the goodwill message of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, urged officers to maintain high professional standards and conduct themselves responsibly both on and off duty.
She warned personnel against involvement in illicit drugs and sharp practices, stressing the need for officers to uphold the core values of the Service and protect its reputation.
The ACG also encouraged the officers to promote unity and teamwork, describing them as members of one family working towards a common goal. She assured them of the continued support of the zonal and Service headquarters.
Earlier, N.A. Ogundeyi, Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller in his welcome address, highlighted the command’s achievements, operational milestones and administrative progress under his leadership.
The oversight visit also featured an interactive session between the zonal coordinator and key stakeholders in the trading community, including representatives of freight forwarding associations, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and major excise factories such as ITC and SANICA.
During the engagement, Umoh commended the cordial relationship and strong synergy between the command and the business community.
She also addressed concerns raised by stakeholders on cargo clearance procedures, examination timelines and the competitiveness of regional trade, providing clarifications on the issues.
The stakeholders welcomed the engagement, which provided an opportunity for both the Service and the business community to discuss ways of improving trade facilitation and strengthening collaboration.
The visit ended with an inspection of the command’s facilities, including its administrative offices, warehouse and residential barracks.
Umoh expressed satisfaction with the level of orderliness, environmental cleanliness and discipline observed across the facilities.