The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has held a vibrant and widely attended send-forth ceremony in honour of its outgoing Customs Area Controller, ACG Eghosa Joy Edelduok, following her recent appointment to the management team of the Service.
The event, held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the KLT Command, brought together dignitaries including senior Customs officers, representatives of sister agencies, key maritime industry stakeholders, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the transformational leader.
In her welcome remarks, Deputy Comptroller Adedokun described the celebrant as a disciplined administrator, a thorough professional, and a leader who leaves behind a legacy of improved operational efficiency and strengthened stakeholder collaboration within the Command.
During her tenure as the Customs Area Controller of the KLT Command, ACG Edelduok was widely recognised for enhancing cargo clearance procedures, fostering strategic partnerships in the oil and gas sector, and prioritising staff capacity development and welfare.
All who delivered goodwill messages commended her outstanding leadership style, which they said combined firmness with empathy and consistently produced notable progress for the Command. They noted that the Service was gaining a visionary officer at the management level and expressed confidence that she would excel in her new appointment.
A citation presented in her honour highlighted her career accomplishments, including years of dedicated service spanning multiple strategic responsibilities within the NCS.
In her remarks, ACG Edelduok expressed deep appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adeniyi, and the entire management team for the confidence reposed in her.
She thanked officers and stakeholders of the KLT Command for their support, affirming that every success recorded under her leadership was achieved through teamwork, professionalism, and shared commitment to national development.
ACG Edelduok pledged to continue serving with diligence, integrity, and passion in her new role to advance the objectives of the Service and enhance trade facilitation in line with global standards.
The ceremony featured the cutting of a send-forth cake, group photographs, and an atmosphere of celebration as attendees honoured what many described as a sterling career devoted to excellence and service.
Similarly, officers and stakeholders of the KLT Command acknowledged that they remain inspired by ACG Edelduok’s leadership example and expressed optimism that she will continue to excel and bring pride to the Service.
