The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) says it will enhance trade facilitation, increase revenue, and strengthen enforcement strategies at Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone as well as the Akwa Ibom Area Command.
Mr Momodu Dauda, new Comptroller deployed to the area command headquarters, made the pledge in Calabar on Friday on assumption of duty.
Dauda officially takes over from his predecessor, Mr Chukwudi Ogbonna who has been promoted to the rank of an Assistant Comptroller General (ACG).
He pledged to maintain and build upon the momentum left by his predecessor, as well as work tirelessly to ensure that officers and men of the command were equipped with the necessary skills to achieve results.
The new comptroller also said that he would work to foster a stronger relationship with stakeholders and leverage on their expertise and support to drive the growth and development of the command.
In his words, “I believe that collaboration and partnership is crucial to achieving our goals, and I look forward to working with you to make the command a model for others to emulate.”
Earlier, Ogbonna, said that on assumption of office, he met a command facing multiple challenges.
He explained that in his 19 months of stay in the command, significant milestones were achieved.
“We transformed the narrative and today, a lot of those challenges are in the past. Our successes are a testament to the power of teamwork, dedication and innovation,” he said.
