Idiroko Customs gets new Customs Controller

Abiola Seun |

Comptroller Peter Chado Kolo has taken over as Customs Area Controller of Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service from Compt. Micheal Agbara.

In a press release made available by the Command’s spokesperson, Hammed Bukoye Oloyede, Kolo pledged to sustain the anti smuggling fight of his predecessor, Micheal Agbara.

The release said, “the new Controller has urged Officers/Men of the Command to double their efforts in order to sustain the fight against smuggling beyond the success achieved by his predecessors.

“Kolo called for high level of compliance to Customs procedures and fiscal policies among the Officers and trading stakeholders alike”.

Also, “he admonished the officers on the need to be disciplined in their conduct during the discharge of their statutory responsibilities.

“He directed all Officers to be diligent and abide by the rules of engagement while relating with the public.

“He appealed to the stakeholders including other security agencies to cooperate with him and support his administration while promising to consolidate on the existing synergy between the Command and other security agencies.

“He warned smugglers and anyone with criminal tendency to desist from any nefarious activity as tough times await them. However, he assured members of the trading community of his maximum cooperation for legitimate trade.

“On final note, Kolo assured of maintaining the administrative style and standard left behind by his predecessor.