Shuaibu Speaks on How He Reduced Checkpoints From 32 to 5 As He Hands to Ojo

Shuaibu Speaks on How He Reduced Checkpoints From 32 to 5 As He Hands to Ojo

The immediate past Area Controller of Ogun 1 Customs Command, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu has spoken on how he reduced the number of checkpoints on Idiroko axis from 32 to 5.

He also disclosed how the large amount of seizures made from smugglers under his watch was achieved without casualties as no life was lost on the part of the Nigeria Customs Service as well as on the part of the border community.

 Comptroller Shaibu, who has been redeployed to Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B Kaduna stated this while handing to Comptroller James Ojo in Idiroko headquarters of the command on Tuesday.

“We witnessed a significant increase in revenue generation and massive seizures with zero casualties. We changed the previous slogan of Ogun 1 Area Command as a battlefield to Ogun 1 Area Command as a peaceful place,” he remarked.

The  controller encouraged officers at the command, sister security agencies and border stakeholders to avail his successor a higher level of support as the new helmsman.

Reeling out some highpoints of Shuaibu’s reign as Ogun 1 Customs Area Controller, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Hammed Oloyede, listed the new trailer parks and examination bays, upgrade of the Command’s medical center, provision of uniforms and educational materials to indigent children.

Others were; speedy resolution of disputes and conflicts with stakeholders, 2023 award ceremony for distinguished officers, robust partnership with sister security agencies; among others.

Addressing the new Area Controller, Shuaibu said: “Your appointment speaks volume of your capabilities and we have confidence that you will lead with humility and excellence. Please be assured that you have the support of your colleagues.”

He expressed his appreciation to the Comptroller-General and his management for his support, even as he praised the traditional rulers and youth leaders for their massive collaboration in ensuring peace and tranquility in Idiroko and encouraged them to continue the good conduct.

Responding the new controller of the command,  Comptroller James Ojo vowed to build on the mutually beneficial business relationship between Nigeria and Benin Republic via the Idiroko border.

His words: “My predecessor has done a lot here; yet I know that all these are going to be like child’s play compared to the results he will accomplish at FOU Zone B, Kaduna.”

Noting that the FOU Zone B region cuts across about 10 states, Comptroller Ojo prayed that his predecessor will do exploits and be duly elevated to the rank of Assitant Comptroller-General in the near future.

He noted that Comptroller Shuaibu’s greatness was anchored on support from stakeholders including media practitioners, thus, he pleaded for similar cooperation.

“Nigeria is going through a unique phase in its history and things are beginning to take shape, but everyone has a role to play and the press has a unique role in achieving the right national results. Let’s do it together at Idiroko,” the new Area Controller appealed.

The ceremony was graced by several traditional rulers, youth leaders, security agencies as well as representatives from the Benin Customs administration. The event was characterized by varying laudable testimonies of Shuaibu’s very peaceful era and his unrivalled humility at Ogun 1 Command.