COMPTROLLER BISHIR ABDULLAHI BALOGUN TAKES OVER THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE FEDERAL OPERATIONS UNIT ZONE ‘C’ OWERRI, AS COMPTROLLER MICHEAL UGBAGU BOWS OUT
The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit’s Zone ‘C’ Owerri, witnessed the handing over ceremony of the outgoing Controller, Comptroller Micheal Ugbagu to the incoming Controller, Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun. The change of baton and mantle of leadership took place on the 20th of march 2025 at the unit headquarters in Owerri.
The new Controller of the unit thanked and appreciated the outgoing Controller retired Comptroller Micheal Ugbagu for his outstanding performance during his tenure, and his significant role in curbing and bringing smuggling activities to it’s minimal level within his jurisdiction.
Comptroller Bishir Abdullahi Balogun reinstated his commitment in ensuring that the core mandates of the Nigeria Customs Service in Anti-smuggling, Trade facilitation, blockage of revenue leakages and moreover national security is achieved. He charged officers of the unit to carry out their duty professionally, also display high level of discipline and commitment in the discharge of their duties and obligations. He also promised to operate on open door policy for both officers, sister Agencies and the host communities at large in ensuring a seamless operation within and around the unit’s jurisdiction.
Furthermore, the new Controller Seeked for the unwavering support and co-operation of the officers of the unit, stakeholders, and sister Agencies to achieve a united goal.
The outgoing Controller, Comptroller Micheal Ugbagu in his parting speech thanked the Almighty God for seeing him through his tenure, while appreciating officers of the unit and sister Agencies for their constant unalloyed support,he enjoined them to do same to his successor.
The incoming Controller of the unit pledged to build on the ongoing sustainable development and the initiatives of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR in efficiency and strategic evolution.
He toured round the unit facilities, accompanied by the outgoing Controller of the unit and senior officers/men of the unit. He used that opportunity to emphasize on the importance of team work and the importance of resolute in the fight against smuggling, illicit trade, and economic sabotage. Which he said will surely improve the nations development in all ramifications.