Onne Customs Boss, DC Adigun Harps On Performance, Others, on Assumption of office At

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji L. Adigun, has urged officers and men of the Command to strengthen teamwork, uphold operational discipline and intensify measures to bloc revenue leakages so as to enhance the Command’s overall performance and contribute to its revenue target.

This was contained in a press release issued, signed and made available to media platforms by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P Duniya psc, a Chief Superintendent of Customs on Thursday, November 12,2026 in Port Harcourt the Rivers state Capital.

The statement was quoted as saying that "DC Adigun gave the charge during a welcome parade organized in his honour by officers and men of the Command following his assumption of leadership responsibilities. "

Ag. Comptroller DC Adigun expressed appreciation to the Almighty God and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, for giving him the opportunity to serve, even as he described his appointment as a call to greater responsibility, dedication and commitment to the Nigeria Customs Service.

He assured the officers and men of the command of his determination to discharge his duties with fairness, discipline and a strong sense of purpose, emphasizing that the Command’s ability to deliver on its mandate depends on the collective efforts of all personnel, irrespective of rank or designation.

The Onne customs boss therefore called for “stronger teamwork, mutual respect, collaboration and professionalism" insisting that achieving the command’s objectives required a shared sense of responsibility and commitment.

On revenue generation, DC Adigun urged officers and men to redouble their efforts towards meeting the Command’s revenue target for the year, stressing that the confidence reposed in the Command must be translated into measurable results, improved productivity and greater accountability.

His words: “officers must take ownership of their respective responsibilities and approach their assignments with renewed dedication and determination”.

Continuing, the Ag. CAC, posited that to safeguard government revenue, there should be need for meticulous documentary checks and proper examination of import declarations while directing officers to pay close attention to the accuracy of classification, valuation, quantities, applicable duties and other statutory charges, warning that "negligence, under-valuation, deliberate misdeclaration and improper documentation could create opportunities for revenue leakages."

On operational discipline, DC Adigun described accountability, punctuality, respect for constituted authority and strict adherence to established procedures as non-negotiable.

He charged officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency, noting that the credibility of the Service rested not only on its revenue performance but also on the professionalism with which its statutory responsibilities were discharged.

He further admonished officers that “revenue collection must go hand-in-hand with trade facilitation by ensuring that legitimate businesses operate seamlessly while all appropriate government revenue is duly collected.”

He also charged officers to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Aliyu M. Alkali, and strive to overcome its operational challenges.

The Acting CAC also appealed for open communication and constructive engagement in fostering a productive working environment assuring officers and men that his office remained open to reasonable, constructive and service-oriented discussions while encouraging them to bring forward ideas and recommendations that could improve operational efficiency.

Sent-in by: Bon Peters, from Port-Harcourt in Rivers State 

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