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NCS Apapa Command Reiterates Commitment to Integrity, Trade Facilitation, and National Security
By prince Benson Davies
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command received a commendation from the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, for its exceptional performance in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and trade facilitation in 2025. During a familiarization visit on February 5, 2026, the Zonal Coordinator praised the Command’s officers and men for their outstanding work, particularly in exceeding their annual revenue target.
ACG Babandede lauded the Command’s sustained anti-smuggling efforts, highlighting significant seizures of narcotics and other illicit substances, including cocaine and tramadol. He emphasized that effective enforcement is crucial to creating a secure environment for legitimate trade to thrive.
The Zonal Coordinator stressed the importance of integrity, reputational management, mentorship, and capacity building within the Command. He urged senior officers to transfer knowledge and experience to younger officers and emphasized the need for officers’ welfare and health.
The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, expressed appreciation for the Zonal Coordinator’s visit and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its performance in revenue generation, enforcement, trade facilitation, inter-agency cooperation, and ethical conduct.
The visit underscores the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and trade facilitation. The Apapa Area Command’s exceptional performance is a testament to the Command’s dedication to serving the nation and upholding the principles of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
