The newly appointed Customs Space Controller (CAC), Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport (MMIA) command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Chidi Nwokorie, has assured stakeholders and importers that the command will function an open-door coverage that will drive the command’s efficiency and contributions to nationwide income and safety.
Talking to newsmen in Lagos on Thursday, through the handing-over ceremony to Compt. Chidi Nwokorie assured officers that he would undertake an open-door coverage and inclusive management fashion.
Talking earlier, following his retirement after 35 years of meritorious service, Compt. Harrison expressed gratitude to the command’s officers and males for his or her dedication and professionalism throughout his tenure.
“I wish to specific my appreciation to all of you from completely different models and the companies we’ve got rendered to the federal government and ourselves as members of the Nigeria Customs Service. In our time, we had no incident or hassle that warranted anyone being dismissed or interdicted. We leveraged on intelligence and labored in the very best manner, day and night time”, he mentioned.
The outgoing controller described the brand new CAC’s posting as a welcome improvement, praising his background and expertise as belongings to the command.
“Once I heard that the brand new controller is coming from Kebbi, I felt extremely elated, that not less than we’ve got anyone who could have the nationwide safety consciousness in the back of his thoughts. I’m assured that, out of your experiences in different sectors and the service you’ve gotten rendered to your nation, it is possible for you to to take us to the following stage”, he famous.
He urged officers to increase their loyalty and help to the brand new controller to maintain the progress achieved on the command.
In his response, Comptroller Nwokorie thanked the Comptroller-Basic of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, for entrusting him with the accountability of main the MMIA Command.
“I wish to thank the Almighty God for a special occasion like this. I additionally thank the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, for locating me worthy to come back and symbolize him right here. Whereas sitting right here, there’s no manner I’ll know all the pieces that’s taking place. You, the officers on the sphere, are my eyes. I strongly imagine that we are going to all work collectively in peace and concord,” he famous.
