The Tincan Island Port Area Command welcomed a new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller FO Onyeka on Friday, 20 December 2024.
This is in line with the recent promotion of Comptroller DA Nnadi mni to the management rank of Assistant Comptroller General.
Comptroller FO Onyeka holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science; a Master’s in Public Administration and has attended other training where he obtained several certifications in the Service within and outside the Country.
He has consistently demonstrated remarkable intellect and exceptional courage in every assignment he undertakes. His dedication to the core mandates of the Comptroller General of Customs stands out on the field and other areas of operations; and effectively carries out these duties while ensuring alignment with the global best practices. His ability to uphold high standards in the customs process showcases both his professional expertise and his commitment to improving operations within the service.
Prior to his deployment as the Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Port Area Command, Comptroller Onyeka was the officer in charge of the Premier Port Gate, where he worked tirelessly with the seating Area Controller in generating the massive trillions the Command has generated.
He has also served in Onne Port Area Command Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) gate; was the first recipient of the valued addition officer award created by the present Assistant Comptroller General Board; ACG B Imam; likewise his enthusiasm, zeal and professional prowess for trade facilitation, revenue generation, and anti-smuggling feats are unassuming.
With his deployment to Tincan Island Port, CAC Onyeka will usher in his years of experience and training to uphold the Comptroller General of Customs’ Policy Thrust of Collaboration, Consolidation, and Innovation. He has a unique interpersonal skill yet very strict to trade compliance and laden with innovative ideas to achieve results. His success is puzzling, a workaholic that attracts success at all levels.
In his address, Comptroller FO Onyeka reaffirmed his commitment to the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs and his management team and pledged to continue the legacy of his successor especially in areas of revenue generation, anti-smuggling activities and most importantly the infrastructural transformation of the Command.
The new CAC emphasized on adopting principle of inclusivity, stressing the importance of collaboration as no one has monopoly of knowledge. He thus called on all critical stakeholders, security agencies, freight forwarders, terminal operators and the media, etc. to put all hands on deck to ensure that the legacy of the ACG is upheld.
On his part, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, ACG Nnadi mni expressed deep gratitude to the officers and men of the Command for their relentless support and urged the officers and all stakeholders present to give maximum cooperation to the New CAC.
Speaking on the significant milestone achieved by the Command under his watch, ACG Dera Nnadi informed that the Command has collected a total revenue of N1,226,777,245,874.97 which represents about 86.8% of our 2024 Federal Government revenue target of N1,413,460,064,851.62.
“This marks a significant improvement from N716,478,454.00 revenue generated in the previous year, 2023. Our enforcement and anti-smuggling units have worked relentlessly to combat smuggling and other criminal activities.
“Customs the lead agency at the port conducting numerous 100% physical examinations in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to trade regulations. “Notably, the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of goods seized at the Tincan Island Port has risen from N1.051, 617,767.00 in 2023 to N4,505,995,975.00 in 2024, reflecting a remarkable increase of N3,454,378,208.00,” he stated.
The ACG, on his departure from the Area Command, pledged to continue his open door policy at the headquarters especially for those who may need his advice on matters that would move the Command and Service forward.
