Comptroller Adelaja takes over Oyo/Osun Area Command as Comptroller Oramalugo bows out

A new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller J.O. Adelaja has taken over the leadership of Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The event, which took place at the operational headquarters of the Command in Ibadan witnessed the formal handing over ceremony between the outgoing Area Controller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, and the incoming Area Controller.

Dr. Ben Oramalugo, who served the Command with dedication, commitment, and remarkable leadership, took time to reflect on the numerous successes recorded during his tenure.

During his administration, the Command achieved notable strides in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and the enforcement of customs regulations, contributing positively to the socio-economic growth of the region and the country at large.

In his parting remarks, Dr. Oramalugo expressed his gratitude to the officers and men of the Command for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure. He emphasized on the importance of teamwork and discipline in achieving the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service and urged the Command to remain resolute in the fight against illicit trade and smuggling.

Taking over the mantle of leadership, Comptroller J.O Adelaja, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and reaffirmed his commitment to building on the legacy left by his predecessor.

The new CAC promised to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Customs Service, including integrity, professionalism, and service excellence. He also emphasized his readiness to ensure that the Command continues to contribute significantly to the collection of government revenue and the fight against economic sabotage.

Among dignitaries that graced the occasion were senior officers of the Command Nigeria whom witnessed the smooth transition and expressed their support for the new leadership.

This transition represents a continued commitment by the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure efficiency, transparency, and innovation in all its operations, ultimately contributing to national development.