The newly deployed acting Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Ports Terminal Multiservices (PTML) Command, Deputy Comptroller Nura Ibrahim Miko, has formally assumed duty, pledging to operate with integrity, adhere strictly to due process, and ensure seamless trade facilitation. He took over from Comptroller Joseph Anani, who disclosed that the command had collected over N178 billion in revenue as of the handover date.
Miko’s Commitment to Integrity and Collaboration
Speaking to officers, men, and stakeholders at the PTML Command, Miko emphasized his collaborative approach. “I want you to know this: I am here to work with you, not merely to lead you. Under my watch, integrity will be non-negotiable, trade facilitation will remain our priority, just as due process will be strictly respected. Teamwork will be our greatest strength. Results will be achieved through collaboration, not fear. Together, we will take this command to greater heights,” he stated.
Miko, who made these remarks after taking over from Comptroller Anani, described the command as well-organized and promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor. He also sought continued cooperation and collaboration from all sister agencies and stakeholders operating within the command, stressing that effective port operations depend on inter-agency synergy, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and national security.
Transparency and Accessibility
According to Miko, the command will remain open to constructive engagement, reaffirming his commitment to transparency, accessibility, and a level playing field for all. He thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for the confidence and trust placed in him, noting that the nation’s top customs officer’s policy thrust of Innovation, Consolidation, and Collaboration will be upheld as they jointly write the next chapter of the PTML Area Command.
Anani’s Tenure and Achievements
Anani, who has been redeployed to the Tin Can Island Command, described his eight-month service period at PTML as an extraordinary privilege to serve as the Area Controller. He recalled the success of his predecessor, who pioneered the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), also known as B’Odogwu, and started the process of addressing its initial challenges. Anani noted that he consolidated on that foundation to achieve success, culminating in the reported N178 billion revenue.
