A new leadership has emerged at the Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim formally handed over to his successor, Deputy Comptroller Egunjobi Adewale Olufemi.
The handover ceremony, which took place at the Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, was attended by members of the Command management team, officers and men of the Command, as well as members of the media.
The event marked the end of Comptroller Ibrahim’s tenure and the commencement of a new administration under Deputy Comptroller Olufemi.
In his farewell remarks, Comptroller Ibrahim reflected on the achievements recorded during his stewardship, highlighting progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, particularly transit operations, and anti-smuggling activities.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, sister security agencies, stakeholders, and host communities for their cooperation, encouragement, and support throughout his tenure.
He also acknowledged that the achievements recorded by the Command were made possible through collective efforts, effective collaboration, and the commitment of officers.
In his acceptance remarks, the new Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Egunjobi Adewale Olufemi, pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor while strengthening the Command’s operational effectiveness.
DC Olufemi outlined his priorities to include intensified anti-smuggling operations, improved revenue generation, enhanced facilitation of legitimate trade, strengthened inter-agency collaboration, and improved personnel welfare.
He also assured stakeholders and host communities of his commitment to effective border management, improved security, and the advancement of the Nigeria Customs Service’s mandate.
He stressed the need for sustained cooperation, mutual understanding, and collective responsibility among officers, sister security agencies, stakeholders, and host communities to achieve the Command’s objectives.
The ceremony concluded with goodwill and farewell messages from officers, a tour of the Command’s facilities, and group photographs to commemorate the leadership transition.
