The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Alhaji Adewale Bashir Adeniyi dynamic leadership has transformed Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) landscape, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C, Owerri, Imo State, Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun has said.
Balogun’s assertion is coming on the heels of his recent deployment to FOU, Zone C, following his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Comptroller.

Maritime Bits checks revealed that throughout his career, Balogun has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to combating smuggling activities.

It is on record that during his tenure as a team leader in the first disbanded Border Drill under ACG Ammajan (retired), he terrorized smugglers with his efforts culminating in the remarkable seizure of no fewer than 49 smuggled vehicles containing contraband goods at the Ajilete Forest along Idiroko Road. To say the least, it was a feat that brought smugglers to their knees.

According to reports, prior to his promotion to the rank of Comptroller and subsequent deployment to FOU, Zone C, Owerri, Balogun’s contributions as the Deputy Comptroller (DC) in charge of Revenue at Seme Customs Area Command were exemplary.

His dedication and success in enhancing revenue collection and enforcing compliance have been pivotal in strengthening the integrity of NCS.

The CAC unwavering dedication to his duties and proactive leadership continues to make positive impact in the fight against smuggling in his present call of duty, FOU, Zone C, Owerri.

Maritime Bits checks reveal that within three months at FOU, Zone C, the Customs Chief made unprecedented seizures of various contraband including foreign parboiled rice, cannabis sativa, used tyres, dry salted donkey skin worth N3.6 billion, pharmaceutical products, second-hand clothing, among others.

It was gathered that being one of the refined officers in NCS, he has shown commitment, passion and integrity in all assignments given to him.

Not a few have described Balogun as a soft spoken, meticulous in documentation officer that is also an anti-smuggling czar.

According to reports, he has been a thorn in the flesh of smugglers since assumption of office three months ago at FOU, Zone C, Owerri by making unprecedented seizures due to his strategy in redesigning the fight against dare devil smugglers.

In a chat with him during the visit of the Zonal Coordinator, Zone C, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG), NCS, Dan Galadima to his office recently regarding the secret behind successes of the service since Adeniyi’s appointment as the CGC, Balogun stated that the number one Customs Officer dynamic leadership has transformed NCS landscape in so many ways.

The CAC averred that in just two years, the CGC has emerged as a transformative leader, steering NCS towards an unprecedented level of efficiency and innovations.

According to him, the CGC unwavering commitment to trade facilitation, modernisation of NCS processes, and the welfare of officers and men has set him apart as a standout figure among his peers.
These sterling qualities of the CGC were responsible for his recent election as the Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO)

While describing Adeniyi’s leadership as a beacon of innovation, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence in NCS administration, he highlighted his strategic initiatives and reforms which have reinvigorated operations across commands especially in FOU, Zone C.

His words: “The CGC’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in enhancing anti-smuggling efforts, boosting officers’ morale, and ensuring more efficient service delivery. His policies have given us a renewed sense of direction and purpose.” “

He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the core values of NCS under the guidance of the CGC by ensuring that FOU, Zone C, continues to contribute significantly to revenue generation and security.

Continuing, he said: “As a leader who matches words with actions, just last week, he and his management team allocated six brand-new and six refurbished operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to the command for optimal performance.

He posited that the CGC has continued to lead in the quest in transforming the NCS just as he pointed out that his vision and dedication to trade facilitation, modernisation, and officers’ welfare paint a bright future for the service.

He maintained that the CGC has exemplified how innovative leadership can drive meaningful change and position an organisation as a key player in national development.

“CGC’s recent election as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WTO) Council is a testament to his unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership qualities in taking the Nigeria Customs Service to greater heights. We are proud of him due to the fact that he stands out among his peers”, he added.

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