ZAINAB JUNAID
Having taken over mantle of leadership at the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’ Kaduna of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu has charged Officers and Men of the Unit to be more disciplined, focused and professionals in the discharge of their duty.
Comptroller Shuaibu made this call at the colourful transition ceremony held at the Unit’s Headquarters in Kaduna on Wednesday 17 April 2024.
In a statement made available on Thursday by ISAH SULAIMAN, Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, for the Comptroller of the Unit, the new Comptroller praised the Almighty for the privilege of being assigned to the Unit and conveyed his gratitude to the CGC and his management team for their support.
He eulogized his predecessor for the achievements recorded so far during his tenure and solicited the cooperation and synergy of all the security agencies as well as the Fourth Realm of Estate.
“We are public servants, everybody plays his or her own role in the project Nigeria. We are here to contribute our quota of ensuring that the mandate of NCS in revenue generation, anti-smuggling, trade facilitation and above all National Security is achieved.
“We cannot do it alone without the cooperation of all the security agencies as well as the Press. We must work together because we do not have any country other than Nigeria,” Comptroller Shuaibu said.
The outgoing Comptroller, Comptroller Chedi Wada, on his part appreciated Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale MFR for the opportunity given to him to serve as the Comptroller of the Unit and also for the task ahead.
He also commended the unwavering support and dedication of Officers and Men of the Unit, and enjoined them to extend to Comptroller Shuaibu the same support he enjoyed.
In his words, “I must commend you for your sacrifices, doggedness and tenacity throughout my stay as the Comptroller FOU ‘B’ Kaduna. Your hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence have been the driving force behind our collective achievement.
“I urged all of you, Officers and Men of this Unit to embrace our new Comptroller and extend the same unwavering support you gave me to continue to take the Unit to greater heights,” he stated.
The ceremony garnered support from various stakeholders. It was attended by the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kaduna State, the Commandant of the Nigeria Police College, Kaduna, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, the State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, The Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria among others.
They appreciated Comptroller Wada’s dedication to duty and wished him success in his new assignment.
While speaking the Zonal Manager NAN said, ”As the baton passes from one capable leader to another, the FOU Zone “B” stands poised to maintain its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national interests and fostering collaboration for a brighter future.”
Comptroller AB Shuaibu was the immediate past Area Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command, Idi-Iroko. This is even as Comptroller CD Wada has been redeployed to the NCS Headquarters, Abuja, as the Comptroller Enforcement.
