FOUC is the Owerri Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. He is now the new area controller of the unit.
By Uzor Odigbo
The Federal Operation Unit Zone C *FOUC), Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service welcomes the arrival of Comptroller Ali Ibrahim as the new Customs Area Controller of the Unit, reports TheNiche
Comptroller Ali Ibrahim took over from Yusuf Lawal as the FOU C head who has successfully retired from the Service
Addressing principal officers in Owerri, Ibrahim, who congratulated his predecessor, Lawal, prayed God’s blessings in his future endeavours and urged officers of the FOUC to maintain the status quo by making sure that the Unit record monumental seizures and raise maximum debit note (DN).
He thanked the Comptroller General, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) for the opportunity to serve and pledged his unwavering commitment to the fight against smuggling, especially at the FOUC.
He called on officers and men of FOUC to fully cooperate with him for best results while assuring them of his commitment to their welfare.
He also charged journalists on positivity and objectivity while pledging his readiness to synergize with them for the overall good of the FOU C in particular and NCS/Nigeria in general
”I congratulate my friend and brother on his successful retirement and pray God to grant every one of us the grace to peacefully retire in good health.
”I also thank the Comptroller General and his management team for the opportunity to serve and I pledge my commitment to service in line with my constitutional mandate.
”May I use this opportunity to solicit maximum cooperation from our men and officers and to ensure compliance with the current import and export guidelines as well as warn smugglers that with our planned water-tight security, FOUC will be made uncomfortable for their illicit activities “, he said.
In a vote of thanks, the DC in charge of FOUC Administration, DC Sunday Opakanmi described Lawal as a God-fearing, astute and friendly father figure whose achievements were written in gold and prayed God to grant him a long life and peace of mind to enable him enjoy his retirement.
Speaking, Mr Joseph Adelaja, an Assistant Comptroller of Customs in charge of Aba/Eleme patrol base prayed God’s blessings on the new Comptroller while wishing him a successful time in the zone.
Also, Ibrahim Usman, An Assistant Comptroller of Customs and OC in charge of the Port-Harcourt information patrol team, pledged his support for the new comptroller and called on men and officers of FOUC to maximally cooperate with the new leadership which will bring about spectacular seizures especially at this ember season.
The event had a plethora of men and officers in attendance from various units and outstations under the zone
