Promotion Wave Sweeps Apapa Customs Command as Comptroller Oshoba Decorates 200 Officers
A major round of promotions has lifted the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba on Thursday decorated 200 newly promoted officers, highlighting a merit-based process and a renewed focus on revenue generation, trade facilitation, and national security.
The ceremony at the Apapa Command celebrated achievement and signalled a drive to strengthen efficiency, integrity, and compliance in one of the country’s busiest ports.
Promotion Breakdown
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8 Deputy Comptrollers promoted to Comptroller
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30 Assistant Comptrollers promoted to Deputy Comptroller
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35 Superintendents promoted to Chief Superintendent of Customs
Addressing the officers, Comptroller Oshoba described the promotions as both recognition and responsibility.
“Your promotion is a call to improve performance and justify management’s confidence,” he said. “Uphold integrity, stay professional, and carry out your duties with diligence.”
He emphasised the officers’ role in:
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Surpassing revenue targets
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Enhancing trade facilitation
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Combating smuggling
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Working with other agencies to boost economic growth and national security
Chief Superintendent of Customs M.D. Abdulahi, speaking for the promoted officers, thanked the Comptroller-General for a fair process. “We are honoured to receive these ranks,” he said, pledging loyalty, compliance, and commitment to meeting revenue goals.
The event underscored the Service’s push for better performance and stronger collaboration at Nigeria’s key trade gateway. The promotions are seen as a strategic step to build capacity and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.