Comptroller Joseph Adelaja (Rtd) Hands Over To Comptroller Gambo Aliyu As New Customs Area Controller Of Oyo/Osun Command
Kathy Kyari
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, held a brief but colourful ceremony to officially mark the handover of leadership from Comptroller Joseph Adelaja to Comptroller Gambo Aliyu.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC II Abdulmalik Akintola, the event highlighted the achievements of the outgoing Controller and the vision of his successor.
In his farewell remarks, Comptroller Adelaja expressed gratitude to God, the Service management, and officers and men of the Command for their cooperation during his tenure.
He noted that his administration recorded significant progress in revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and welfare improvements. These included resolving long-standing power supply challenges at the barracks and installing solar systems at both the mosque and church within the premises.
“I appreciate Almighty God, the Service management, and officers and men of the Command for their maximum cooperation throughout my tenure,” he said. “I urge officers and stakeholders to extend the same support to my successor.”
In his response, the new Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu, thanked the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the Service management for entrusting him with the role. He acknowledged the efforts of his predecessor and pledged to consolidate on his achievements.
“I commend the achievements of my predecessor and pledge to build on them,” Aliyu stated. “My administration will focus on three major areas: enhanced revenue generation, an intelligence-driven, anti-smuggling exploit, and prioritization of officers’ welfare alongside strict discipline.”
He further appealed for the cooperation of officers, stakeholders, sister agencies, and host communities to enable the Command to achieve greater success.
The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the Command as well as heads of units.
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