PTML Customs Gets New Acting Controller as Miko Takes Over from Anani After ₦181 Billion Revenue Milestone

*PTML Customs Gets New Acting Controller as Miko Takes Over from Anani After ₦181 Billion Revenue Milestone*

By prince Benson Davies

A new chapter has begun at the Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited Command of the Nigeria Customs Service with the formal assumption of office by Deputy Comptroller Nura Ibrahim Miko as Acting Customs Area Controller. Miko succeeds Comptroller Joseph Anani, who has moved to the Tin Can Island Port Command after leading PTML through eight months of notable gains in revenue and operational efficiency.

 

The handover ceremony at PTML was attended by officers of the Service, port stakeholders, and representatives of sister agencies. Speaking immediately after assuming office, Miko said his focus would be on teamwork, due process, and efficient service delivery. He assured officers and stakeholders that the Command would continue to prioritize integrity, faster cargo clearance, and a business-friendly environment for legitimate trade.

 

“I am not here simply to occupy an office. I am here to work together with officers, stakeholders, and partner agencies to move the Command forward,” Miko stated. He described PTML as one of the most organized Commands within the Nigeria Customs Service and pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor.

 

The new Acting Controller stressed the importance of stronger collaboration among government agencies operating within the port. He noted that effective inter-agency cooperation remains central to national security, revenue collection, and smooth port operations. Miko also assured stakeholders of an open-door policy anchored on transparency, accessibility, fairness, and constructive engagement. He thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the trust placed in him and pledged to align his administration with the Service’s policy direction of innovation, consolidation, and collaboration.

 

In his valedictory remarks, Comptroller Anani described his time at PTML as rewarding and impactful. He disclosed that the Command generated over ₦181 billion in revenue during his tenure, while also consolidating the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System, known as B’Odogwu. According to him, the platform was introduced by his predecessor, and his administration focused on stabilizing the system and resolving initial challenges associated with its implementation.

 

“When I assumed office, I came with a clear mandate to help stabilize the Command during its transition into a modernized operational system,” Anani said. “With the support of officers, sister agencies, and stakeholders, we were able to improve the system and take operations to the next level.”

 

Anani also highlighted enforcement successes recorded under his watch, including the interception and handover of illicit drugs, arms, and ammunition to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. He noted that the Command introduced a one-hour clearance process for compliant vehicle imports, which improved trade efficiency and encouraged voluntary compliance among port users.

 

He thanked officers, stakeholders, and partner agencies for their support, stating that the achievements at PTML were made possible through teamwork, dedication, and a shared commitment to national service.