By Ọmọsọla Olumide
KIRIKIRI, Lagos State — The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has witnessed a leadership transition with the assumption of duty by Deputy Comptroller Femi Felix Akanni as the Acting Customs Area Controller.
Akanni formally assumed office on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, taking over from Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, who has been redeployed to the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port.
The handing-over and taking-over ceremony, which featured an official parade, was attended by the Acting Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, alongside officers of the Service, stakeholders and representatives of sister government agencies.
In his valedictory address, the outgoing Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Adigun, expressed appreciation to the management of the Service for the opportunity to serve, while highlighting some of the achievements recorded during his tenure.
On revenue generation, Adigun disclosed that the Command collected ₦19,404,925,103.53 in June 2026, compared with ₦14,363,621,664.35 in June 2025.
He explained that the difference of ₦5,041,303,439.18, representing a 35 per cent increase, was the highest monthly revenue collection in the history of the Command.
Highlighting the Command's enforcement achievements, Adigun disclosed the seizure of a 40-foot container with identification number TIIU4739360, conveying expired disposable vapes with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦809,698,761.
He also reported the interception of a 20-foot container, GESU3900612, containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid, imported from Indonesia, with a DPV of ₦36,556,539.
Similarly, another 40-foot container, MSKU4798018, was intercepted at Joliz Terminal over false declaration, with a DPV of ₦5,010,000.
The outgoing controller attributed the achievements to the collective commitment, professionalism and dedication of officers and men of the Command. He also acknowledged the support of stakeholders, partner government agencies and the media, noting that their cooperation contributed significantly to the success of the Command's operations.
He urged officers to extend the same level of cooperation and commitment to his successor, stressing that while leadership may change, the institutional mandate and responsibilities of the Nigeria Customs Service remain constant.
Adigun further expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD, the management of the Service and the Assistant Comptrollers-General overseeing Zone A during his tenure for their guidance, confidence and support.
In his response, the incoming Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Femi Felix Akanni, congratulated his predecessor on the achievements recorded during his tenure and wished him success in his new assignment.
Akanni expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General and the management of the Service for the confidence reposed in him, assuring officers and stakeholders of his determination to build on the existing achievements and sustain the operational standards established by his predecessor.
He pledged to provide purposeful leadership focused on advancing the interests of the Nigeria Customs Service and strengthening the operational objectives of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command.
In separate goodwill messages, representatives of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) commended the outgoing controller for his leadership, accessibility and cordial relationship with the trading community.
They also pledged their continued cooperation and support for the incoming controller, expressing optimism about sustaining a productive relationship with the new leadership.
The ceremony ended with renewed assurances of cooperation and commitment among officers, stakeholders and partner agencies, underscoring the importance of continuity, institutional stability and collective responsibility in advancing the mandate of the Nigeria Customs Service.
VICTOR OGAGBOR
Chief Superintendent of Customs
Public Relations Officer
Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command
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