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