Oyo/Osun Customs Command gets new Controller

A new Area Controller, Comptroller, Gambo Iyere Aliyu, has been posted to Oyo/Area Command to take the mantle of leadership from the outgoing Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja.

This was made known in a statement by the Area Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Abdulmalik Akintola.

The formal handing-over event was held on Wednesday at the Area Command headquarters at Ikolaba area, Ibadan.

In his farewell remarks, the outgoing Oyo/Osun Area Controller, Comptroller Adelaja appreciated God, the management, and officers and men of the Command for their maximum cooperation throughout his tenure.

He highlighted the Command’s notable achievements under his stewardship, including remarkable strides in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and improved welfare facilities.

He enumerated some of the improvements on the welfare of officers which included the resolution of the long-standing power supply challenges at the Customs Barracks along Ijokodo-Apete Road and the installation of solar systems at the mosque and church within the barracks. 

Comptroller Adelaja (Rtd) thereby urged officers and stakeholders to extend the same support to his successor.

Responding, the new Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Service management for the confidence reposed in him. 

He commended the achievements of his predecessor, with a pledge to build on them. 

Comptroller Aliyu assured that his administration would focus on three major areas which enhancement to revenue generation, an intelligence-driven, anti-smuggling exploit, and prioritization of officers’ welfare alongside strict discipline. 

He sought the cooperation of officers, stakeholders, sister agencies, and the host communities to enable the Command to achieve greater success.

 The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Command and heads of units.

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