The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji L. Adigun, has charged officers and men of the Command to strengthen teamwork, maintain operational discipline and intensify efforts to block revenue leakages as part of measures to improve efficiency and achieve the Command’s revenue target.

Adigun gave the directive during a welcome parade organised in his honour following his assumption of leadership at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne.

He expressed appreciation to Almighty God and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a call to greater responsibility, dedication and commitment to the Service.

The Acting Customs Area Controller assured personnel of his determination to provide purposeful leadership anchored on fairness, discipline, accountability and professionalism.

He emphasised that the Command’s ability to achieve its statutory mandate depended on the collective efforts of all personnel, irrespective of rank or designation.

He therefore urged officers to promote teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration, stressing that effective service delivery required a shared sense of responsibility and commitment.

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On revenue generation, Adigun challenged officers to intensify their efforts towards meeting the Command’s annual revenue target, noting that the confidence reposed in the Command must translate into measurable results, improved productivity and greater accountability.

He urged personnel to take ownership of their respective responsibilities and approach their assignments with renewed dedication and determination.

Addressing measures to prevent revenue leakages, the Acting Controller stressed the importance of thorough documentary checks and proper examination of import declarations.

He directed officers to pay particular attention to the accuracy of goods classification, valuation, quantities, applicable duties and other statutory charges.

He warned that negligence, under-valuation, deliberate misdeclaration and improper documentation could create opportunities for revenue losses, urging personnel to remain vigilant and diligent in the discharge of their duties.

On operational conduct, Adigun declared accountability, punctuality, respect for constituted authority and strict adherence to established procedures as non-negotiable standards.

He charged officers to uphold the highest levels of integrity and transparency, noting that the credibility of the Nigeria Customs Service depended not only on its revenue performance but also on the professionalism with which it carried out its statutory responsibilities.

The Acting Controller also emphasised the need to balance revenue collection with trade facilitation, urging officers to ensure that legitimate businesses operate without unnecessary hindrances while all appropriate government revenues are duly collected.

He further encouraged personnel to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Aliyu Alkali, while working collectively to address existing operational challenges.

Adigun also underscored the importance of open communication and constructive engagement in building a productive working environment.

He assured officers and men that his office would remain accessible to reasonable, constructive and service-oriented discussions, encouraging them to contribute ideas and recommendations capable of improving operational efficiency.

The new leadership agenda, he said, places emphasis on collective responsibility, operational efficiency, revenue accountability and professionalism in advancing the objectives of the Port Harcourt II Area Command.