Compt. Godwin Otunla Takes Up The Mantle At MMAC ‎…Unveils Agenda for Enhanced Revenue Performance

Comptroller Godwin Otunla has taken over the mantle of leadership of Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) as the Customs Area Controller promising to uphold the highest professional standards at the command

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‎Comptroller Otunla took over on Thursday, 27 November 2025 from Comptroller Michael Awe, who retired after meritorious service to the Nigeria Customs Service and his father land

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Otunla in his inaugural address, described the retired Compt. Awe as an excellent officer with high standards of discipline, who according to him has left a significant legacy at the command in

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‎He pledged to continue on the legacy left behind by focusing on trade facilitation, revenue generation, and anti-smuggling. In his words, "I am committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service delivery he left behind. Together, we shall raise the bar of performance and institutional integrity".

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‎In his valedictory remarks, Comptroller Michael Awe (Rtd) expressed pride in the command's achievements in revenue generation, security, and trade facilitation, wishing the command greater heights under Otunla's leadership.

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Speaking further, he said, “I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I'm confident that the command will achieve greater heights and milestones under the new leadership".

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‎The outgoing Customs Area Controller also extended appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for their unwavering support to him and the command. He equally extended his profound appreciations to the various stakeholders, officers and men of the command for their support and urged them to give even more support to the new Controller of the command.

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