NCS FOU Zone ‘C’ Boss Visits Area Commands, Seeks Stronger Operational Synergy

By Stella Okocha

The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘C’, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has embarked on a familiarization tour of Area Commands within the Zone to strengthen operational coordination and service delivery.

The tour, which took place o<n October 14, 2026, covered Zone C Headquarters, Port Harcourt; Port Harcourt I Command; Ibeto Seaport Area 5 Command; Port Harcourt Area II, Onne Command; and the Eastern Marine Command.

According to a statement from the Unit, the visit was aimed at establishing closer working relationships with the Area Controllers and their officers and soliciting their support and cooperation.

During the visits, Acting Comptroller Nadaniya expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve and appreciated the Area Controllers, officers and men for their warm reception and commitment to duty.

He emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in combating smuggling, protecting government revenue and enforcing legitimate trade laws, noting that this is essential for achieving the strategic objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Nadaniya solicited the same support and cooperation extended to his predecessor, stressing that it would help consolidate existing achievements and improve operational performance across the Zone.

In their responses, the Area Controllers described the tour as unique and assured him of cordial working relationships anchored on mutual respect, professionalism, discipline and accountability.

They encouraged him to key into the giant strides of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, towards advancing the Service and reaffirmed their continuous support to enhance operational efficiency in the Zone.

They also prayed for guidance, protection, good health and wisdom for him and the officers and men of the Unit.

The Acting Comptroller added that a recent meeting with patrol team leaders of the Unit was geared towards ensuring discipline, professionalism, vigilance and accountability in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities, considering the critical role of the Federal Operations Unit in advancing the mandate of the Service.