MY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE GUIDED BY TEAMWORK, PROFESSIONALISM & RESPECT FOR RULE OF LAW—ACG TAKO
By Timothy Paul Okorocha
The new Assistant Comptroller General of Customs and Co-ordinator of Zone B in kaduna, ACG Muhammed Aminu Tako has charged officers and men of the zone to redouble their efforts towards achieving the mandates of the Service.
While taking over yesterday, he charged them to strive to improve operational efficiency, strengthen inter-unit collaboration, maintain discipline and ensure that ‘our responsibilities are discharged diligently and effectively’
He spoke of his intention to encourage an atmosphere where officers are treated fairly, good performance is recognized and challenges are addressed constructively. He pointed out that he equally expects every officer to demonstrate commitment, punctuality, loyalty to the Service and respect for the chain of command.
‘Let me state that the success of any tenure will depend not on my efforts alone, but on our collective determination to achieve the objectives of the Zone B Headquarters’
He expressed confidence that with officers’ support, cooperation and dedication, they will overcome challenges and record meaningful achievements. Assuring his officers and men of his readiness to listen, consult, provide direction, ‘and work with all of you in the overall interest of the Service’
ACG Tako urged them to put aside personal differences and work in unity, with the understanding ‘that we are all serving one institution and pursuing one common purpose’ ‘We must remain focused on our core mandates and ensure that the reputation and integrity of our Service is protected at all times’
‘ As I take over as Acting ACG, I look forward to a productive working relationship with every officer and to building on the existing foundation for greater achievements’ He said leadership is not merely about occupying an office, but is all about service, accountability, fairness, and the ability to inspire others towards a common goal. ‘My administration will be guided by discipline, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and respect for the established rules and regulations of the Service.
He told his officers and men that their efforts, sacrifices, and dedication have contributed to the progress the Service has made, assuring them that the good work will be sustained and improved upon. He appreciated the contributions of his predecessor and officers who have served in the zone.
The new ACG thanked the Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, as well as the management for the trust and confidence reposed in him to serve in the new capacity.
‘I accept this responsibility with humility, a strong sense of duty, and a firm commitment to the ideals, vision and mission of our Service’ ACG Tako has served in various departments of the Service in the past decades where he distinguished himself.
His last command position was as Area Controller of the Adamawa/Taraba command where he smoked economic saboteurs out of the north eastern jurisdiction.