The incoming Customs Area Controller in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Chidi Nwokorie, has called on the officers of the Command to work together to boost efficiency.

According to Thursday’s release, Nwokorie stated this while taking over the leadership of the Command from the outgoing CAC, Effiong Harrison (Rtd).

This change of leadership is coming days after the Nigerian Customs Service Board approved the promotion of some officers, with Nwokorie taking over from Harrison, who is now retired after serving the NSC for 35 years.

He commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the Command.

“I want to thank the Almighty God for a special day like this. I also thank the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, for finding me worthy to come and represent him here.

While sitting here, there’s no way I will know everything that is happening around. You, the officers on the field, are my eyes. I strongly believe that we will all work together in peace and harmony,” he noted.

The new Area Controller assured officers that he would adopt an open-door policy and inclusive leadership style, pledging to work as a team player in driving the Command’s performance and contributions to national revenue and security.

In his farewell remarks, Harrison expressed gratitude to officers and men of the Command for their dedication and professionalism during his tenure.

“I want to appreciate all of you from different units and the services that we have rendered to the government and ourselves as members of the NCS. In our time, we had no incident or trouble that warranted somebody being dismissed or interdicted. We leveraged intelligence and worked in the best possible way, day and night,” he said.

Harrison described the new CAC’s posting as a welcome development, praising his background and experience as assets to the Command.

“When I heard that the new controller is coming from Kebbi, I felt highly elated that at least we have somebody who will have the national security consciousness at the back of his mind. I am confident that, from your experiences in other sectors and the service you have rendered to your country, you will be able to take us to the next level,” he noted.

He urged officers to extend their loyalty and support to the new controller to sustain the progress achieved at the command.