…commends Ogun Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for industrial foresight
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended Ogun II Area Command’s impressive revenue generation of ₦15.191 billion within four months representing a 40 per cent increase.
He pledged support to address its operational challenges.
The commendations came during his working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Bisi Alade, alongside other senior Command officers while welcoming the CGC described his visit as a morale booster for the command’s officers and men.
“Your presence here today, sir, is not only encouraging but also a strong indication of your commitment to every arm of the Service. It has uplifted the spirit of our officers and reinforced our resolve to deliver on the Service’s mandate with renewed vigour”, Alade stated.
Highlighting the structure and achievements of the Command from January to April 2025, Alade disclosed that Ogun II generated a total revenue of ₦15.191 billion , representing a 40 per cent increase compared to the ₦9.165 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.
According to him, the Ogun II Command oversees three Free Trade Zones, 67 excise factories, and one bonded terminal, making it a strategic revenue-generating and industrial oversight zone within the Nigeria Customs Service architecture.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment, Alade added: “We shall continue to remain focused, disciplined, and professional in the discharge of our duties, while aligning with the CGC’s reform agenda”.
However, he drew attention to several challenges facing the Command, including inadequate operational vehicles, medical laboratory equipment at the Command’s clinic, the need to renovate two 30-man rank-and-file quarters, improved borehole facilities, and the installation of a solar power system for the office complex.
In response, Adeniyi commended the Command’s performance and assured that the Service Headquarters would consider the issues raised. He urged officers to prioritise continuous professional development, stressing that competence, knowledge, and dedication are essential to effectively discharging the Service’s responsibilities.
The CGC also praised the Governor of Ogun State for leveraging the State’s strategic location as Nigeria’s industrial gateway, particularly in the light of its shared border with the Republic of Benin.
“Ogun State is a strategic location in Nigeria, and the Governor is clearly repositioning the state for industrial growth”, Adeniyi remarked.
He assured the government and people of Ogun State that the Nigeria Customs Service remains a committed partner in driving the nation’s economic prosperity.
The CGC further encouraged Alade to deepen collaboration with other security agencies and the State government to achieve shared goals.