Delta monarch backs Customs’ anti-smuggling drive
- ✦“My determination is to sustain and uphold the policies and plans of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, towards transforming the Nigeria Customs Service and improving the revenue of the Federal Government,” he added.
- The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Edo/Delta Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Dooyum Ortsen, has secured the backing of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, Felix Mujakperuo, in the fight against smuggling.
- The monarch said, “My kingdom will support the Nigeria Customs Service’s efforts to combat smuggling, promote voluntary compliance with revenue obligations and protect the economic interests of the Federal Government.” The monarch, who is also the Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers, acknowledged the critical role of the Nigeria Customs Service in national development, particularly in revenue generation, enforcement of trade regulations and the prevention of smuggling across the nation’s borders.
- “My determination is to sustain and uphold the policies and plans of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, towards transforming the Nigeria Customs Service and improving the revenue of the Federal Government,” he added.
The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, Felix Mujakperuo, has pledged his kingdom's support for the Nigeria Customs Service's anti-smuggling drive.
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What is the latest development regarding Nigeria Customs Service?
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Edo/Delta Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Dooyum Ortsen, has secured the backing of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, Felix Mujakperuo, in the fight against smuggling.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The monarch said, “My kingdom will support the Nigeria Customs Service’s efforts to combat smuggling, promote voluntary compliance with revenue obligations and protect the economic interests of the Federal Government.” The monarch, who is also the Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers, acknowledged the critical role of the Nigeria Customs Service in national development, particularly in revenue generation, enforcement of trade regulations and the prevention of smuggling across the nation’s borders.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Benin by the Command Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs Peters Josu.
