ACG Zone C, Coordinator, CD Eyakwaire (fsi) Visits Customs Area 5, Ibeto Seaport And Terminals

The newly appointed Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, ACG CD Ayakwaire (fsi) has expressed her determination to work in synergy with Customs Area 5,  Command, Ibeto Seaport and Terminals.

This resolution was taken during a familiarization visit of the Command Tuesday, November 10,2026 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state Capital.

Speaking to the officers and men of the command, ACG Eyakwaire insisted that it gave her great honour and pleasure to be in their midst adding that the visit has offered her the opportunity to interact with the leadership while  appreciating their efforts even as she equally assessed their operational environment.

The Zone C, Customs boss noted that “I consider this visit an important opportunity to interact with the leadership and officers of the command, to appreciate your efforts, assess your operational environment and strengthen the existing relationship between the Zonal Headquarters and the command. "

She  thanked  the Almighty God for what she described as a  great opportunity to serve as the Zonal coordinator of the zone, even as she extended her gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, MFR, and his management team for finding her worthy of the great responsibility to serve in such capacity. 

She averred "I recognize that the responsibilities of the service are enormous and demanding"

Continuing she emphasized, "as an institution we are entrusted with the responsibilities of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling to its minimal level, facilitation of legitimate trade and protection of our borders"  adding that "these responsibilities require not only professionalism and competence but also integrity, discipline, vigilance and patriotism. "

She charged the officers and men of the Command,  to remain steadfast in the discharge of your duties, noting "let us continue to uphold the core values of the service and ensure standards expected of  us. "

On leadership and discipline, the ACG emphasized the importance of effective supervision, teamwork and mutual respect, reiterating that every officer irrespective of rank or position has a significant role to play in achieving the overall objectives of the service and the command.

“We must therefore cultivate an atmosphere of cooperation, respect for constituted authority and collective responsibility" ACG Eyakwaire insisted.

On revenue generation and operational efficiency,  She urged the command to remain proactive, innovative and committed even as she challenged them to  continually explore ways to improve  operational performance, blocking of revenue leakage, facilitating legitimate trade and ensuring compliance with extant laws and regulations.

She also buttressed the need to maintain cordial relationship with stakeholders and members of the business community, insisting that, "our approach must be firm where necessary, but fair, transparent and professional at all times."

“Let me assure you that your efforts, sacrifice and contribution are recognized and appreciated. I encourage you to maintain the spirit of dedication and continue to give your best in the service of our great nation", she maintained.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, Comptroller Usman Yahaya expressed joy as the first Command to host the new ACG.

He insisted that the visit has offered him the opportunity to rub minds with the ACG on how best to handle the statutory mandate of his command, while promising his unalloyed commitment and determination to facilitate legitimate trade, increase revenue generation and fight smuggling to its barest minimum 

 ”My team and I are proud of you and will always maintain the already existing relationship between the Zonal Headquarters and the Ibeto Customs Area 5 Command." Comptroller Yahaya said

In his remarks, Chief (Dr) Cletus Ibeto CON expressed deep gratitude for the visit. 

He stated that his commitment to the upgrading  of  the Customs Command’s facilities to world-class standards is still intact, underscoring  his commitment to supporting the Nigeria Customs Service and the maritime sub-sector of the Nigerian economy.

Recall that the Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Customs Area 5, Command was named after  Chief (Dr.) Cletus Ibeto, a testament to his legacy as a philanthropist and industrialist.

The highpoint of the visit was the inspection of the newly constructed Customs office by the AGC Eyakwaire.

By Bon Peters,

in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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