New Customs Area Controller of MMIA, Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie (left), receives the service flag from the outgoing Controller, Comptroller Effiong Harrison, during the official handover ceremony as Harrison bows out of service in Lagos on Thursday

Lagos: The newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, has pledged to strengthen revenue collection, curb smuggling, and boost trade facilitation.

Nwokorie, who assumed duty on Thursday following the retirement of Comptroller Effiong Harrison, made the commitment during the official handover ceremony in Lagos.

He promised that the command would intensify efforts to collect customs duties and other import charges, intercept prohibited goods, and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting legitimate trade.

He also pledged to adopt an open-door policy, promote inclusiveness, and work closely with stakeholders to enhance performance.

“I want to thank the Almighty for a special day like this. I also thank the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, for finding me worthy to represent him here.

“While sitting here, there’s no way I’ll know everything happening around. You, the officers on the field, are my eyes.

“I strongly believe we will all work together in peace and harmony,” Nwokorie said.

In his farewell message, Harrison, who retired after 35 years of service, thanked officers for their dedication and professionalism during his tenure, noting that no dismissals or interdictions occurred under his watch.

He praised Nwokorie’s posting as “a welcome development,” expressing confidence that his experience and national security consciousness would further strengthen the command.

Harrison urged officers to extend their loyalty and cooperation to the new controller to sustain the progress achieved.
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