Shu’aibu hands over FOU Zone ‘A’ leadership to Comptroller Aliyu in a grand style
December 10, 2025 , Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mohammed Shu’aibu, has handed over leadership of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ to Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, following his deployment to the Service Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking at the handover ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos, Shu’aibu said the unit recorded major operational gains during his seven months in charge.
“Between April 23 and December 10, we carried out 476 successful interceptions and seized 761 items worth N10.1 billion,” he said.
He added that the unit also strengthened compliance activities, saying,“Through detailed checks on import and export documentation, we recovered a total of $419 million into government coffers.”
The outgoing ACG appreciated God Almighty for his grace and extended warmth gesture to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adeniyi and entire NCS management team for entrusted him with the Leadership of FOU Zone’A’
A group picture of Senior officers and friends of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ during the handover ceremony held in Lagos on Wednesday
Shu’aibu urged officers to maintain professionalism and support the new comptroller.
“I am confident this unit will achieve more with sustained discipline and teamwork,” he said.
In his remarks, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, who took over leadership as the 29th comptroller of the unit, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for the confidence reposed on him to serve in the new capacity.
Aliyu assured that his leadership would consolidate his predecessor’s achievements for greater successes, focusing on compliance, change and reputational managements.
From L-R The Assistant Comptroller General, (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mohammed Shu’aibu; Oba John Olaifa, (Kiniun 3), Alase of Ilase Kingdom, Ipokia Local Government, and the newly deployed controller of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu during the handover ceremony held in Lagos on Wednesday
The incoming Comptroller said he would build on his predecessor’s momentum.
“This assignment comes with enormous responsibility, but with the cooperation of officers and stakeholders, we will deliver,” he said.
Aliyu added that enforcement would remain priority-driven.
“We will intensify intelligence-led operations to curb smuggling and protect national economic interests,” he noted.
Aliyu also pledged to strengthen internal standards, adding that professional conduct, discipline and integrity would guide their operations, and officers’ welfare would receive due attention.
The ceremony was attended by officers, family members, stakeholders and representatives of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), who presented plaques and gifts in appreciation of Shu’aibu’s service.
