The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the Ogun II Area Command’s revenue collection so far in year 2025.
CGC Adeniyi gave the commendation during a working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
He was received by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bisi Alade, and other senior officers of the Command.
In his welcome address, Comptroller Alade described the CGC’s visit as a morale booster for the Command’s officers and men.
“Your presence here today, sir, is not only encouraging but also a strong indication of your commitment to every arm of the Service. It has uplifted the spirit of our officers and reinforced our resolve to deliver on the Service’s mandate with renewed vigour,” he stated.
Alade highlighted the structure and achievements of the Command from January to April 2025, revealing that Ogun II generated a total revenue of ₦15.191 billion, representing a 40 per cent increase compared to the ₦9.165 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.
He pointed out that the Command oversees three Free Trade Zones, 67 excise factories, and one bonded terminal, making it a strategic revenue-generating and industrial oversight zone within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) architecture.
Alade also identified several challenges facing the Command, including inadequate operational vehicles, lack of medical laboratory equipment at the Command’s clinic, the need to renovate two 30-man rank-and-file quarters, improved borehole facilities, and the installation of a solar power system for the office complex.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment, stating that: “We shall continue to remain focused, disciplined, and professional in the discharge of our duties, while aligning with the CGC’s reform agenda.”
In response, CGC Adeniyi lauded the Command’s performance and assured that the Service Headquarters would consider the issues raised.
He urged officers to prioritise continuous professional development, stressing that competence, knowledge, and dedication are essential to effectively discharging the Service’s responsibilities.
The CGC equally applauded the Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, for leveraging the state’s strategic location as Nigeria’s industrial gateway, particularly in light of its shared border with the Republic of Benin.
“Ogun State is a strategic location in Nigeria, and the Governor is clearly repositioning the state for industrial growth,” Adeniyi said.
He assured the government and people of Ogun State that the NCS remains a committed partner in driving the nation’s economic prosperity.
He further encouraged Comptroller Alade to strengthen partnerships with other security agencies and the state government to achieve shared goals.
