The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun II Area Command, generated ₦7.58 billion in revenue in October 2026, a 75 per cent increase in collection.
The Acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Dennis Ituma, disclosed this during his maiden parade address to officers and men at the Command’s headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Ituma expressed satisfaction with the revenue performance and described the 75 per cent growth as commendable. He urged personnel to sustain the momentum through improved monitoring, accurate declarations and measures to prevent revenue leakages.
He also outlined his leadership priorities, stressing discipline, accountability, professionalism and teamwork in carrying out the Command’s statutory responsibilities.
The development was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, IC MO Alli, and made available to journalists in Abeokuta.
According to the statement, Ituma said revenue generation remained a collective responsibility that required diligence and commitment from all officers.
He stressed the need to explore legitimate opportunities to improve revenue collection without compromising trade facilitation and national security.
The Acting Controller commended officers for their dedication, sacrifices and contributions to the advancement of the Service. He urged them to stay committed to achieving the Command’s operational objectives.
To promote excellence and healthy competition, Ituma announced the introduction of the Controller’s Award for Outstanding Officers in the Ogun II Area Command.
He said the award would recognise exceptional performance in four key areas: trade facilitation, revenue generation, neatness and discipline.
He disclosed that a committee would be constituted to coordinate the initiative and set transparent and credible criteria for selecting deserving officers.
The committee would also oversee and monitor factories operating under the Command. The aim is to strengthen operational supervision, promote compliance with established procedures and provide relevant feedback and recommendations.
On capacity development, Ituma announced plans to introduce in-house training programmes, particularly in excise procedures and free trade zone operations. The programmes are meant to improve officers’ technical knowledge, professional competence and consistency in applying relevant regulations.
He encouraged personnel to take advantage of the training opportunities, noting that continuous learning and professional development were essential to improved service delivery.
The Acting Controller also urged officers to keep accurate personal and payroll records and to resolve discrepancies promptly through appropriate administrative channels. He told them to comply strictly with regulations governing official movement and travel with authorised passes.
On discipline, he described it as the foundation of every successful paramilitary institution. He stressed that it must show in officers’ appearance, punctuality, conduct, respect for constituted authority and obedience to lawful instructions.
He warned that negligence, indiscipline and any conduct capable of bringing the Service into disrepute would not be treated lightly.
“Discipline must be reflected in our appearance, punctuality, comportment, respect for constituted authority and commitment to assigned responsibilities,” he said.
Reaffirming his leadership philosophy, Ituma maintained that rank must be matched with responsibility, accountability and dedication. He urged officers to demonstrate professionalism at every level.
He assured personnel of his commitment to recognising outstanding performance, promoting professional development and entrenching a culture of discipline and integrity.
The Acting Controller expressed confidence that collective commitment, unity and professionalism would improve the Command’s operational efficiency. He said they would also position it as a model of discipline and outstanding performance within the Nigeria Customs Service.
He urged officers to stay focused on the Service’s core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling, stressing the need to safeguard Nigeria’s economic and security interests.
