The Acting Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Adigun, has charged officers and men of the Command to strengthen teamwork, maintain operational discipline, and intensify efforts to block revenue leakages in order to improve performance and achieve the Command’s revenue target.
DC Adigun gave the charge during a welcome parade organised in his honour following his assumption of leadership responsibilities at the Command.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty God and the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a call to greater responsibility, dedication, and commitment to the Service.
The Acting CAC stressed that the effective discharge of the Command’s responsibilities requires collective commitment from all personnel, irrespective of rank or designation.
He therefore urged officers to embrace mutual respect, collaboration, and professionalism in the pursuit of the Command’s objectives.
On revenue generation, he called for renewed commitment towards meeting the Command’s annual revenue target, noting that the confidence reposed in the Command must reflect in improved productivity, measurable results, and accountability.
To prevent revenue losses, DC Adigun directed officers to strengthen documentary checks and ensure proper examination of import declarations.
He stressed the need for accuracy in classification, valuation, quantities, applicable duties, and other statutory charges, warning against negligence, under-valuation, deliberate misdeclaration, and improper documentation.
Addressing operational discipline, he identified accountability, punctuality, respect for constituted authority and strict compliance with established procedures as essential requirements for effective service delivery. He also charged personnel to maintain high standards of integrity and transparency in the discharge of their statutory duties.
He emphasised the importance of balancing revenue collection with trade facilitation, ensuring that legitimate businesses operate seamlessly while all appropriate government revenue is duly collected.
DC Adigun urged officers and men to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Aliyu Alkali, while working collectively to address the Command’s operational challenges.
He equally encouraged open communication and constructive engagement, assuring personnel of his willingness to consider reasonable and service-oriented ideas and recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency.
He further assured officers and men of his commitment to providing leadership anchored on fairness, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose as the Command works towards achieving its mandate.
