By Asuquo Nuwak
•••He promises to consolidate on the policy thrust of the comptroller-General of Customs
The
Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has welcomed
Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, as its new Customs Area
Controller, following the retirement of his predecessor.
Comptroller
Oramalugo, an accomplished and seasoned officer, officially assumed
duty on 11 February 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience
and a strong commitment to effective border management and trade
facilitation.
The change of leadership was
marked by a brief handing-over ceremony at the ECOWAS complex of the
Seme-Krake Joint Border Post (JBP), attended by journalists. During the
ceremony, Deputy Comptroller Enforcement, DC Istifanus D. Musa, who had
been overseeing the Command following the retirement of the former Area
Controller, welcomed Comptroller Oramalugo. He assured him of the
commitment, support, and cooperation of all officers within the Command.
In
his inaugural address, Comptroller Oramalugo expressed appreciation for
the efforts of the Officers of the Command. He assured officers,
stakeholders and the border community of his readiness to consolidate on
the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs for the
seamless execution of the mandate of the Service. He pledged to maintain
an open door policy and further urged the officers to enhance their
capacities to move the Command and the Service to greater height.
The
Area Controller expressed his gratitude to the Comptroller General of
Customs Bashir Adeawale Adeniyi MFR and his Management team for giving
him the opportunity to serve in various capacities as Area Controller.
Prior
to this appointment, Comptroller Oramalugo served as the Customs Area
Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command. In December 2024, he received
Strategic Community Engagement for the Year, Service Excellence
Performance and was named outstanding Controller of the Year 2024 at the
CGCs Award. His tenure in Oyo/Osun was marked by significant
achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations.
I Sulaiman
Chief Superintendent of Customs
Customs Public Relations Officer
Seme Area Command
For: Customs Area Controler
11 February 2025
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