The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command has officially welcomed a new Acting Area Controller, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to strengthening border security and promoting legitimate trade.
At the handover ceremony held at Idiroko on Thursday 4 December 2025, the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Olukayode Afeni, commended the accomplishments of his predecessor and pledged to uphold the Command’s strong performance record.
“Under the leadership of my predecessor, this Command recorded significant operational breakthroughs in revenue collection, enhanced anti-smuggling operations, and improved community engagement,” Afeni said.
“Your dedication and strategic foresight have undoubtedly raised the bar, leaving behind a legacy worthy of emulation. I salute your efforts and wish you success in your future endeavours,” he added.
The Ag. CAC highlighted the strategic importance of the Ogun border corridor to national development and assured that the Command would continue to adopt intelligence driven operations, strengthen stakeholder collaboration and maintain meaningful engagement with border communities.
He urged officers and men of the Command to remain disciplined, committed and professional, noting that their collective success depends on ethical conduct and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
In his farewell remarks, the outgoing Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, expressed gratitude to the Service’s management for its consistent support and commitment to officers’ welfare. He outlined notable achievements recorded during his tenure from 24 April to 3 December 2025.
“The Command recorded outstanding achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling. So far, we have intercepted seizures with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) exceeding ₦1.9 trillion and collected ₦326 billion, compared to ₦213 billion within the same period in 2024,” Otunla said.
The ceremony concluded with goodwill messages from stakeholders and well-wishers, symbolising renewed dedication to enhancing security and development across the border communities.
