The Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a change in leadership with the formal transfer of responsibilities from Comptroller Faith Ojeifo to Deputy Comptroller Najeem Ogundeyi, now Acting Area Controller.
The handover took place on Wednesday in Ilorin during a brief ceremony attended by officers of the command and representatives of sister security agencies.
In her remarks, Ojeifo expressed appreciation to officers and personnel of the command, as well as stakeholders, for their cooperation and support during her tenure.
She noted that the collective efforts of the command resulted in notable progress in revenue generation, enforcement operations, and service delivery.
Ojeifo expressed confidence in Ogundeyi’s competence, experience, and professionalism, urging officers to give him full support to ensure continuity and sustained performance.
She also thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs for the opportunity to serve and wished the Kwara Command continued stability and operational success.
In his response, Ogundeyi thanked the Comptroller-General and the management of the Nigeria Customs Service for entrusting him with the leadership of the command.
He praised Ojeifo for her commitment, discipline, and leadership, saying her tenure laid a strong foundation for further achievements.
Ogundeyi acknowledged the responsibilities associated with his new role and pledged to uphold the standards and core values of the service.
He highlighted teamwork, transparency, professionalism, and discipline as guiding principles of his administration.
The Acting Area Controller assured officers that his leadership would be based on mutual respect, strict compliance with regulations, and a strong focus on efficient service delivery.
He called on personnel to maintain the same level of cooperation shown to his predecessor, stressing that collective effort remained vital to meeting the command’s objectives.
Ogundeyi said the command would continue to build on existing gains while addressing emerging challenges to enhance overall performance.