By Nkechi Eze
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Egunjobi Adewale Olufemi, has pledged to strengthen revenue generation, intensify anti-smuggling operations and facilitate legitimate trade in line with the Service’s mandate.
Egunjobi made the commitment on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after formally taking over the leadership of the Command from Comptroller Mahmoud Matawalle Ibrahim at the Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi.
According to an official statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, the leadership transition took place in the presence of the Command Management Team, officers and men of the Service, and members of the press.
In his inaugural remarks, the new Controller identified improved revenue generation, effective border management, enhanced security and stronger collaboration with sister security agencies as key priorities of his administration.
He also pledged to prioritise personnel welfare, stressing the importance of collective responsibility and cooperation among officers, stakeholders and host communities in achieving the Command’s objectives.
Egunjobi assured stakeholders and host communities of his commitment to strengthening border security, promoting legitimate trade and advancing the overall mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Earlier, the outgoing Controller, Comptroller Ibrahim, highlighted the achievements recorded during his tenure, particularly in revenue generation, trade facilitation, especially transit operations, and anti-smuggling activities.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, MFR, sister security agencies, stakeholders and host communities for their cooperation and support throughout his tenure.
The ceremony featured goodwill and farewell messages from officers, a tour of the Command’s facilities and group photographs to commemorate the change of leadership.
