By Bon Peters
The Nigeria customs Service, NCS, Area 11 Onne, Port Harcourt, Rivers State has embarked on a series of strategic visits to stakeholders operating within the Onne Seaport, towards strengthening collaboration.
This was contained in a statement issued, signed and made available to news platforms by the Command’s public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Theophilus P. Duniya in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
“The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Port Harcourt II Area Command, Aliyu M Alkali, has embarked on a series of strategic visits to stakeholders operating within Onne Sea Port,” said the statement
It added that the visit was aimed at fostering synergy, collaboration and intelligence sharing among government agencies to achieve common goals and enhance compliance with existing regulations.
The statement also noted that during the visits, Comptroller Alkali met the Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Port Harcourt Ports Command, Omerio Mathias Odo, the Director of State Security, Port Harcourt Ports Command and the Commandant, Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne, Rear Admiral Victor D Choji.
Speaking during the visits, the CAC emphasized the importance of teamwork and synergy among agencies to propel progress in achieving their respective organizational objectives and goals.
The Onne Area 11 Customs boss, reiterated his commitment to keying into the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR’s policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation saying “I believe that active engagement with stakeholders will build strong relationships and enhance compliance with extant regulations”
He however, pledged to sustain and improve on the existing cordial relationships, requesting for robust synergy from them.
Reacting, the stakeholders vowed to work closely with the Customs Area Controller to achieve common goals.
On his part, the Commander of Narcotics, pledged to synergize with the CAC to ensure that illicit drug supply is reduced to its barest minimum.
Responding, the Director of State Security, Port Harcourt Ports Command expressed his commitment to sharing useful and timely intelligence that would enhance the operations of the Command, even as the Commandant of the Navy Basic Training School reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Navy to securing the maritime domain and making it safe for economic activities while also pledging to support the Customs operations within the legal framework.
The statement maintained that those visits were ongoing to provide continued stakeholder engagement; a demonstration of Comptroller Alkali’s proactive approach to building strong relationships with stakeholders and his commitment to optimal revenue collection, enhanced compliance with extant regulations and ensuring security within the Seaport.
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