On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Award Night held in Abuja celebrated outstanding achievements across various commands of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
The event, hosted by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, recognized exceptional leadership, revenue generation, anti-smuggling efforts, and workplace transformation.
The Apapa Port Command, led by Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, emerged as a standout winner of the night, receiving three awards: the CGC Award for Revenue Collection, an Award of Excellence, and the prestigious “Best Controller of the Year” honour.
Under Olomu’s leadership, the command achieved unprecedented success, generating a record-breaking N2 trillion in revenue by November 20, 2024, the highest in its history. Olomu’s hands-on approach, emphasizing diligence, early resumption, and timely processing, ensured the command excelled despite reduced trade volumes. Dedicating the awards to his officers, Olomu credited teamwork and commitment for the success.
The Tincan Island Port Command, under Comptroller Dera Nnadi, also received notable recognition, earning an Award for Distinctive Performance and a Certificate of Excellence for Workplace Transformation. The command was lauded for its innovative solutions in trade facilitation, revenue collection of N1.2 trillion by November 2024, and the modernization of its administrative building, originally built over 40 years ago.
Comptroller Nnadi expressed gratitude to his team and stakeholders, attributing the achievements to their dedication and teamwork. He described the awards as a challenge to sustain and improve the command’s performance.
Meanwhile, the Onne Command, led by Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, was honored as the “Best in Anti-Smuggling.” The award recognized the command’s success in intercepting arms, ammunition, and drugs, safeguarding public health and saving lives.
Babandede praised the collective efforts of his officers, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving such critical milestones for the safety and security of the country.
The awards night not only celebrated individual and collective accomplishments but also underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to excellence, innovation, and public safety.
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