Nigeria Customs appoints new Lagos Industrial Area head

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the appointment of Comptroller Adebola Salawu as the new head of its Lagos Industrial Area Command, succeeding Comptroller Sarah Wadinda who recently retired after a distinguished career. The announcement was made on the Service’s official social media handle on Saturday.

Comptroller Wadinda’s tenure was marked by notable achievements, including the implementation of the Customs Cares project at Festac Senior Grammar School. The project, which was made possible through collaboration with stakeholders, saw the school receive a water treatment plant, an e-library, a photocopier, and refurbished toilet facilities. The handover ceremony, held at the Command’s headquarters in Festac Town, was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Juliana Tomo.

In her farewell remarks, Wadinda expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for entrusting her with the Command’s leadership and urged officers to give their full support to her successor. Comptroller Salawu praised Wadinda’s achievements and pledged to build on them, assuring officers and stakeholders of her commitment to improving excise operations.

Salawu emphasized the importance of cooperation, urging officers to embrace the newly launched Unified Customs Management System and highlighting the need for in-house training and stakeholder engagement to boost excise performance and contribute to national economic growth. The appointment of Comptroller Salawu is expected to bring new leadership and direction to the Lagos Industrial Area Command, building on the foundation laid by her predecessor.

The Nigeria Customs Service plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade and revenue generation for the country. The appointment of a new head for the Lagos Industrial Area Command is significant, as it aims to improve excise operations and enhance the Command’s contribution to the national economy. With Comptroller Salawu at the helm, the Command is poised to consolidate on past achievements and explore new opportunities for growth and development.