The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has witnessed a change of leadership following the formal handover of duties by Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim to his successor, Deputy Comptroller Egunjobi Adewale Olufemi.

The leadership transition took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, in the presence of the Command Management Team, members of the press, and officers and men of the Command.

Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Ibrahim, highlighted the achievements recorded during his tenure, particularly in revenue generation, trade facilitation, transit operations and anti-smuggling activities.

He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, MFR, sister security agencies, stakeholders and host communities for their cooperation and support throughout his time in office.

In his remarks, the new Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Egunjobi Adewale Olufemi, pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor by strengthening anti-smuggling operations, improving revenue generation, facilitating legitimate trade and deepening collaboration with other security agencies.

He also identified personnel welfare as a priority, assuring officers and men of his commitment to their well-being and professional development.

DC Egunjobi further assured stakeholders and host communities of his determination to strengthen border management, improve security and advance the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service.

He emphasised that cooperation and collective responsibility would be essential to achieving the Command’s objectives.

The ceremony ended with goodwill and farewell messages from officers, a tour of the Command’s facilities and group photographs to mark the leadership transition.