The Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Customs Service Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General Charles Orbih, has commended the officers and men of the Western Marine Command for their exceptional contributions to national security and economic protection.
The commendation was made during a working visit to the Command.
ACG Orbih praised the Command’s pivotal role in advancing the goals of the Nigeria Customs Service, particularly in securing Nigeria’s maritime borders against smuggling and other transnational crimes.
He highlighted the Command’s impressive seizures in recent weeks, with contraband items worth over ₦352 million in Duty Paid Value.
The Zonal Coordinator revealed that NCS collected a record-breaking ₦1.75 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, with Zone A contributing nearly 80% of the total.
He attributed this achievement to increased operational efficiency and strategic reforms under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
ACG Orbih highlighted key reforms, including the introduction of the Advance Ruling System, the launch of the Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) program, and the deployment of the indigenous Unified Customs Management System known as the B’Odogwu Platform.
He commended the Western Marine Command for its infrastructural improvements, including the construction of a befitting quarter guard and the removal of shanties around the Command’s vicinity.
The Coordinator reminded officers of the evolving security threats facing the nation and urged continued collaboration with sister agencies.
He emphasized the role of the public in national security, calling on citizens to report any suspicious activities related to smuggling or illegal trade within the waterways.
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