By Ajibola Adedoye
The Nigeria Customs Zone ‘A’ Headquarters, on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, held a befitting retirement/handing over ceremony to commemorate the outstanding career of the Assistant Comptroller-General Zone ‘A’, Hammi Swomen.
In her welcome speech, the Comptroller Revenue Zone ‘A’, Comptroller Oluremi Omisore extolled the virtues of the outgoing Zonal Coordinator, describing him as an excellent leader with many admirable characteristics.
During the handing over ceremony at the Zonal Headquarters in Ikeja,
Controllers present showered glowing encomiums on the Zonal Coordinator.
describing him as a man of few words and great wisdom; a thoroughbred
professional with a firm grasp of the workings of the Nigeria Customs Service.
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He was also lauded for his gentlemanly qualities, noting that he comes across
as a compassionate, fair-minded and compassionate leader.
The retiring ACG, in his response, gave gratitude to God, the Comptroller
General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, colleagues, the Management of Zone ‘A’, Heads of Units and officers of the Zonal Headquarters for their cooperation and support in making his stay in the Service worthwhile.
“I’m very emotional today. I’m happy and overwhelmed
by the show of love I’ve experienced here today.”
Additionally, he implored the current Management structure to mentor
younger officers in order to bridge the generational gap in the Service.
The outgoing ACG ended his speech by thanking everyone and prayed for God’s
wisdom for the leadership of the Service to steer it in the right direction.
In his vote of thanks, the incoming Zonal Coordinator ‘A’, ACG Saidu Yusuf,
eulogized his predecessor’s exceptional qualities, qualifying him as principled,
hardworking and intelligent.
“Having worked closely with the outgoing ACG, I would describe him as hardworking and intelligent, a man who goes by the books. As he retires today, I pray for his good health, happiness and fulfillment of life” the incoming ACG concluded.
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