TinCan Customs Beams Searchlight on Robust Customs Processes as Comptroller Frank Onyeka Engages with Officers … Receives APFLON, Others

Comptroller FO Onyeka, CAC, TinCan Command, NCS

The TinCan Island Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS under the watch of a no-nonsense Customs Area Controller CAC, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka has continued to beam its searchlight on measures at ensuring smooth customs operations in the second highest revenue collection command of the service.

Stressing the importance of conducting thorough examinations of consignments before their release from the port, the CAC who was speaking during a parade on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, urged officers to carry out diligent inspections to avoid unnecessary stop-and-search actions upon departure.

This disclosure which was contained in the press statement made available to the media by Superintendent of Customs (SC) OE Ivara pjsc, the Command’s PRO further stated that, the CAC highlighted the need for National security to be prioritised in all decisions.

Comptroller Onyeka with Mr SM Kayode of DSS

Comptroller Onyeka also commended the command’s workforce for their contributions to the spectacular revenue performance recorded last month January, while encouraging them to continue striving for excellence. He also announced plans to organize capacity-building workshops aimed at enhancing the knowledge of both officers and stakeholders on Customs processes.

Comptroller Frank Onyeka with Alhaji Akeem Ayobiojo, Chairman APFLON, TinCan Chapter during the visit

In addition, the CAC cautioned officers to maintain professionalism and civility in their interactions with the trading public, warning that any reports of misconduct would not be tolerated.

In another related development, Comptroller Onyeka played host to the newly deployed Director of State Services Mr. SM Kayode, and the Executive Chairman of Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFLON) Alhaji Akeem Ayobiojo and his members who paid familiarisation visits to the Command.

The visits, held separately within the Command, reaffirmed the commitment of both organizations to collaborate in ensuring smooth port operations and preventing the entry of harmful products.

The Comptroller, while reacting to some of the technical issues raised by APFLON, clarified that the Command is repositioned towards promoting the three core mandates of the Comptroller General of Customs which are to collaborate, consolidate and innovate, towards creating a safe and conducive working environment that will not pose a threat to the Nation and it citizenry.

He called on all the stakeholders to broaden their knowledge on the implementation of new policies of the service and that the soon-to-be launched B’Odogwu clearance system in the Command by the Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, will further boost the efficiency of Customs operations.