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NIGER/KOGI CUSTOMS HOSTS DODO OF WAWA IN COURTESY VISIT
By Prince Benson Davies
The Niger/Kogi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, played host to a revered traditional ruler, the Dodo of Wawa, Dr. Mahmud Ahmad Aliyu, who paid a courtesy visit to the Command.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Solomon Nwankwegu MIS MNIM psc(+), received the traditional ruler and his entourage in a warm atmosphere of mutual respect and goodwill.
During the visit, the Dodo of Wawa offered special prayers for the Acting Customs Area Controller, officers and men of the Command, seeking Almighty God’s guidance, protection, wisdom and success for the leadership and the entire Command.
He also prayed for lasting peace, security and progress in Niger State and Nigeria at large.
Beyond the prayers, the traditional ruler used the occasion to emphasise the importance of unity, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence. He encouraged officers and men of the Command to cultivate mutual respect, tolerance and understanding in their professional and personal relationships, noting that these values are essential for effective teamwork and institutional growth.
Responding, the Acting Customs Area Controller expressed profound appreciation to the traditional ruler for the visit, prayers and fatherly words of advice. He acknowledged the significant role of traditional institutions in promoting peace, security and harmonious relationships within society.
The Ag. CAC reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, cooperation and the discharge of its statutory responsibilities. He further stressed that mutual respect, unity and collective responsibility remain essential to achieving the Command’s operational objectives.
The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the Command and the traditional institution, while reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, security and community development.
The Acting Customs Area Controller concluded by expressing his sincere appreciation for the goodwill and prayers, while wishing the Dodo of Wawa continued wisdom, good health and success in his traditional leadership.
