Zonal Coordinator Zone B Visits Kebbi Command, Calls for Collaboration with Traditional Rulers and Stakeholders

Zonal Coordinator Zone B Visits Kebbi Command, Calls for Collaboration with Traditional Rulers and Stakeholders

The Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (ACG), Sambo Kaliel Dangaladima, who serves as the Zonal Coordinator for Zone B, visited the Kebbi Area Command as part of his official tour on Friday, November 8, 2024. His visit aims to reinforce the customs operations within the region and encourage collaboration with traditional rulers and other stakeholders.

During a parade, ACG Dangaladima addressed the officers and commended the Customs Area Controller and his team for their dedication to their core duties. He stressed the importance of the customs' role in addressing security challenges in Kebbi and urged officers to continue their efforts, noting the trust the customs leadership places in them.

Emphasizing the need for collaboration, Dangaladima highlighted that a secure Kebbi State could only be achieved through a strengthened relationship among the Command, other security agencies, stakeholders, and traditional rulers.

Following his address, the ACG held a closed-door meeting with key stakeholders, encouraging them to comply with customs regulations and adhere to existing laws when engaging in cross-border trade. He urged them to embrace best practices to enhance the effectiveness of trade and security measures in the region.

In line with the Customs Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi's vision of promoting work-life balance and capacity building, Dangaladima inaugurated a five-a-side football pitch and an e-library/learning center for the officers. These projects, fully sponsored by stakeholders, are a testament to the growing and cordial relationship between the Customs Command and local partners.

The visit concluded with a homage to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, as ACG Dangaladima sought the Emir’s blessings before heading back.

The tour underscores the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to fostering security, compliance, and cooperation across key regional commands.

*Signed: Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service.*