Kirikiri Customs Get Acting Area Controller

Deputy Comptroller B. L Adigun has been appointed as the acting Customs Area Controller of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Ag CAC Adigun took over fom assistant comptroller general Joy Edelduok, following her appointment into the management team of the Service.

In her handing over remarks, ACG Edelduok expressed profound gratitude to the comptroller-general of Customs and the management team for the privilege to serve at KLT.

She described her tenure as fulfilling and impactful, noting that the progress recorded at the Command was made possible through teamwork, professionalism, and the consistent support of officers and stakeholders.

She urged everyone to extend the same cooperation and loyalty to the incoming Customs Area Controller.

In his acceptance speech, the new acting customs area controller, deputy comptroller BL Adigun, thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs for the confidence reposed in him.

He also commended ACG Edelduok for her exemplary and results-driven leadership, and assured stakeholders of his determination to consolidate and build on the achievements of the Command.
He stated that his administration would prioritise revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling efforts, and operational integrity. He called for continuous collaboration with stakeholders and charged officers to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to the Service’s mandate.

Stakeholders present described the transition as a demonstration of institutional stability and continuity within the Nigeria Customs Service.

They expressed optimism that the new Acting Customs Area Controller would provide strong and effective leadership that would further elevate the Command’s performance.