The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has hailed the appointment and decoration of Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka as the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command, Apapa, Lagos.
MARAN’s commendation is coming on the heels of the recent decoration of Onyeka by the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi at Customs Headquarters, Abuja.
Describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional career achievements, the association pledged its support for Onyeka’s leadership.
It also expressed confidence in Onyeka’s ability to steer the command to greater heights in the months ahead.
These were contained in a letter dated January 13, 2025 and signed by its President, Mr. Godfrey Bivbere.
According to the letter which was sighted by Maritime Bits, the association commended his recent promotion, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his professional achievements and dedication.

MARAN expressed confidence in Onyeka’s ability to excel in his new role, citing his impressive career trajectory and commitment to excellence.
The letter highlighted Onyeka’s academic achievements which include a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
“These qualifications combined with his vast experience are expected to enhance his capacity to provide outstanding leadership at the Tin Can Island Port Customs Command”, it added.
MARAN praised Onyeka’s intellectual brilliance, strong work ethic, and exceptional leadership skills, expressing optimism that these attributes would drive the command’s success in critical areas such as revenue generation, trade facilitation, and anti-smuggling efforts.
Reflecting on Onyeka’s career, MARAN acknowledged the significant contributions he made in previous roles including as Officer-in-Charge, Onne Port Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) Gate.
According to MARAN, the CAC demonstrated a remarkable ability to boost revenue, improve operational efficiency, and enforce compliance with customs regulations.

It expressed confidence that Onyeka will build on these successes to further strengthen TCIP Customs Command.
It also pledged its support for the Customs Chief in his new role, promising to collaborate with the command to achieve greater milestones in trade facilitation and customs administration.

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