RismadarVoice Reporters
November 13, 2026
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, Rivers State, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, has directed officers to strengthen operational discipline, prevent revenue leakages and intensify efforts towards meeting the command’s annual revenue target.
Adigun gave the directive during a welcome parade organised by officers and personnel of the command following his assumption of leadership responsibilities.
In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Theophilus Duniya, the acting controller described his appointment as a responsibility requiring dedication, professionalism and collective commitment.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the opportunity to serve, assuring personnel that his administration would prioritise fairness, accountability and operational efficiency.
Addressing revenue generation, Adigun urged officers to improve the examination of import declarations and ensure that all appropriate duties and statutory charges are accurately assessed and collected.
He specifically directed personnel to pay closer attention to tariff classification, customs valuation, cargo quantities and supporting documentation.
According to him, negligence, undervaluation, false declarations and improper documentation could create opportunities for government revenue losses.
The acting controller also emphasised the importance of teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication among personnel, regardless of rank or designation.
He maintained that achieving the command’s objectives required individual responsibility and cooperation across operational units.
On discipline, Adigun identified punctuality, transparency, integrity and compliance with established procedures as essential requirements for effective customs administration.
He further stressed that increased revenue collection must not undermine legitimate commercial activities at the port.
The controller called for a balance between effective enforcement and trade facilitation, ensuring that compliant importers and businesses could conduct their transactions without unnecessary disruption.
Adigun also urged officers to consolidate the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General Aliyu Alkali, while addressing existing operational challenges.
He encouraged personnel to propose practical measures for improving productivity and strengthening the command’s performance.
The acting controller reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining an accessible administration and promoting cooperation among officers towards achieving the Nigeria Customs Service’s revenue and enforcement objectives.
