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New Customs Comptroller Assumes Duty At Onne Port
The new Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area II Command, Onne Port, Rivers State has since assumed office.
He is comptroller Abdullahi Tela Babani, who took over from Deputy Comptroller Hamzat Gummi.
Until his new appointment, Comptroller Babani was in-charge of Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) which had in no small measure facilitated transactions and generated revenue for the federal government.
In his maiden session with officers and men of the command, the new comptroller charged them to display high level of discipline, professionalism and honesty in discharging their constitutional duties.
He enjoined them to redouble their efforts and make suggestions and meaningful contributions that would move the command forward.
The Controller further charged them to ensure that they discharge their duties in line with the six point agenda of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko Inde, in revenue generation and trade facilitation in order to achieve the command’s 2015 revenue target.
Babani also advised them to desist from any act, action or inaction that are inimical to the smooth operation of cargo documentation and clearance, adding that they must ensure 100 per cent strict enforcement and physical examination of cargoes.
Meanwhile, some stakeholders including the former chairman of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Onne Port, Nze Theodore Ejezie, the current chairman of the chapter, Chief Kingsley Offor, among others have hailed the appointment of Comptroller Babani, describing it as a confirmation of his efficient service delivery, hardwork and unalloyed commitment, and pledged their total co-operation to enable him discharge his duties effectively, praying God to give him wisdom and strength to justify his promotion.
Collins Barasameye
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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