Comptroller Wale Adenuga Takes Over Leadership of Seme Customs Command

Comptroller Wale Adenuga Takes Over Leadership of Seme Customs Command.
… Pledges to Deepen Trade Facilitation.

Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

The Seme Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has witnessed a seamless change of leadership as Comptroller Wale Adenuga takes over of the Command at the ECOWAS Joint Border Post, Seme-Krake Border Post Seme-Krake Border Post.

The handing over ceremony brought together senior officials from sister security agencies, representatives of trade and transport stakeholders, community leaders and members of the Fourth Estate.

Comptroller Wale Adenuga in his inaugural speech praised the out going Area Controller for his achievements and pledged to consolidate on his feat. He therefore, outlined his vision for the command, placing trade Facilitation at the front burner.

According to him, “When stakeholders make proper declarations, their consignments will leave customs control within the shortest possible time. The more we facilitate trade, the more revenue we generate and the less smuggling we have,” he said.

However, he pledged to work closely with sister agencies, including the DSS, Nigeria Police, Immigration Service, Nigerian military,, NAFDAC, and other security agencies to reduce crime, and create a conducive working environment for business to thrive. He also pledged to run an open door communications with traditional ruler, the youths of badagry and the media.

However, he promised to lead from the front and ensure officers disciplined and committed to their responsibility and not to compromise their duties.

He therefore acknowledged the leadership of the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who doubles as the President, World Customs Organisation (WCO) council and the first Nigerian to hold the exalted office.

In his farewell remarks, ACG Ben Oramalugo described the day as one of “mixed feelings” joy God’s faithfulness and his promotion, but nostalgia for the bond built during his time in Seme.

He highlighted key achievements under his leadership, including sustained suppression of smuggling with significant seizures of prohibited goods. Improved revenue collection and enhanced trade facilitation to ease legitimate business while safeguarding national security, as well as fostering inter-agency collaboration and community engagement, among others.

Oramalugo expressed gratitude to the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR and his management team for their unwavering support. He thanked his officers for their loyalty and discipline. He urged all stakeholders to extend greater support to his successor, Comptroller Wale Adenuga.