COMPTROLLER M. SHUAIBU TAKES OVER LEADERSHIP OF CUSTOMS FOU ZONE 'A'

Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu on Wednesday, the 23rd of April 2025 took over the mantle of leadership of the Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service as the 28th Comptroller of the unit.

Speaking at the brief handing- over ceremony that took place at the Conference Hall of the Unit, Comptroller Shuaibu promised to deploy his wealth of experience to navigate the complexities of the Unit.

According to a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the zone, CSC Hussaini Abdullahi, the new Sheriff of FOU Zone A solicited for the support and maximum cooperation of the officers and men of the Unit to deliver on the mandates of the Service. He emphasized on the importance of adhering to the service's seven 7 Golden Rules (7Cs) to always guide the actions and decisions of officers.

The new Comptroller expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah and the Comptroller General of Customs ( CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for the opportunity to serve as comptroller FOU Zone A. He expressed optimism that the unit will excel in its mandates.

Comptroller Shuaibu a seasoned officer per excellence, has worked and served in different capacities across several customs formations, he is the immediate past controller of Ogun 1command.

Earlier in his address, the out-going Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Kolapo Oladeji, urged the new Comptroller to maintain the Unit's momentum by keeping the flag flying and expressed confidence in his ability to enhance the efficiency of the Unit.

Oladeji thanked the CGC and his management team for the opportunity given to him and appreciated the officers and men's of the zone for their support.

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