KLT Customs boss gets ANLCA commendations over contraband seizures

Abiola Seun The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has applauded the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Compt.Hammi Swomen, for exemplary leadership since he assumed office.Speaking to journalists, the chairman, ANLCA KLT, Esther Oyeleke, said the leadership style of the controller stood him out among his contemporaries.Oyeleke, who is the first female chapter chairman of ANLCA, said the controller has intercepted contrabands that were meant for exports among other notable exploits.She said, “the leadership style of the CAC is topnotch and second to none. His leadership style among stakeholders, men and officers of the command is commendable.

“Some containers of contraband meant for export and that would have embarrassed Nigeria were impounded.“Also, for the first time in recent times, a retiring officer was celebrated in the command.”According to Oyeleke, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Valuation that had issues in other seaports was easily implemented at that command.“The Vin Valuation finds it way easily in KLT as there are timely and several trainings of all stakeholders.

” Synergies with other government agencies to make roads leading to Brawal accessible even as he charges terminal operators to ensure usage of sophisticated machineries and conducive examination bay.”She also said that the comptroller, also harmonised challenges on transit cargoes exiting the command.“He harmonized the hiccups bedeviling transit cargoes in the command.”