Promises to address smuggling, facilitate trade in zone C
The Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun has assumed the control of the Customs Area (CAC) controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Comptroller Balogun, who assumed on Thursday of the Comptroller Micheal UGBAGU, restored his commitment to ensure that the central mandates of the service in the contracted, the commercial facilitation, the blocking of income leaks and national security are achieved.
Balogun, however, appreciated the outgoing controller for an outstanding performance during his mandate, and his important role in stopping and bringing smuggling activities to his minimum level within his jurisdiction.
According to the Public Relations officer, Zone C of the Command, CSC R. Nnche, Comptroller Balogun, took over the leadership mantle on March 20, 2025 at the Headquarters of the Unit in Owerri.
“The area of the Federal Operations Unit of the NCS 'C' Owerri witnessed the protruding ceremony of the outgoing controller, Micheal UGBAGU, to the incoming controller, the Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun. The change of baton and leadership mantle took place on March 20, 2025 at the headquarters of the unit in Owerri.
“The new unit controller thanked and appreciated the outgoing controller, the retired Micheal UGBAGU, for its excellent performance during its mandate and its important role in stopping and carrying smuggling activities to its minimum level within its jurisdiction.
“The Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun restored its commitment to ensure that the main mandates of the Nigeria Customs Service, Commercial facilitation, Income leak block and national security leaks are achieved.”
The Customs spokesman also revealed that the new controller also sought the unwavering support and cooperation of the unit officers, interested parties and sister agencies to achieve a united objective.
“He accused the unit officers to fulfill their duty professionally and also show a high level of discipline and commitment in the fulfillment of their duties and obligations. He also promised to operate in an open door policy for both officers, sister agencies and the host communities in general to guarantee a seamless operation within and around the jurisdiction of the unit.”
Speaking previously, the outgoing controller, the Comptroller Micheal UGBAGU appreciated the unit agencies and sister agencies for their constant support.
However, he urged them to extend the same support and association to their successor.
“The incoming unit of the unit promised to take advantage of the continuous sustainable development and the initiatives of the Comptroller General of the Customs Service of Nigeria Bashir Adeniyi MFR in efficiency and strategic evolution.
“He toured the facilities of the unit, accompanied by the outgoing controller of the unit and the officers/high -level men of the unit. He used that opportunity to emphasize the importance of teamwork and the importance of resolving in the fight against smuggling, illicit trade and economic sabotage.
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