Customs Zone ‘B’ Gets New Coordinator As Dangaladima Moves To Port Harcourt
By Hussaina Yakubu
Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Adekunle Oloyede, has assumed duty as the Coordinator of Zone ‘B’ of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna.
Oloyede took over from ACG Sambo Dangaladima, who was posted to Port Harcourt as Zone ‘C’ Coordinator.
Dangaladima, who was hosted to a farewell ceremony on Friday, expressed gratitude to officers and men of the command for their cooperation and dedication to duty.
He praised the courage and hard work of the area controllers and officers, highlighting their commitment to duty and teamwork.
Describing Zone ‘B’ as a vast yet manageable jurisdiction, Dangaladima noted that his experience in the zone was both fulfilling and impactful.
The former Coordinator thanked the officers and controllers for their support during his tenure, and urged them to extend same to Oloyede.
He described the sendforth ceremony as a testament to the strong bond formed during his time in the zone, and encouraged the officers to continue prioritising peace, hard work, and excellence.
He welcomed the new coordinator, whom he described as a visionary with the capacity to steer the zone to greater heights.
Officers who spoke during the event described Dangaladima as an approachable, hospitable, and intelligent leader known for his integrity, open-door policy, and boldness in addressing issues.
They commended his leadership style, which fostered collaboration and unity, and prayed for his success in his new command.
During the ceremony, Dangaladima presented awards to some outstanding officers for their dedication and excellent service.
He said the awards underscored the NCS’s commitment to recognising excellence, so as motivate officers to be exceptional in their contributions to the nation.
Meanwhile, Oloyede said he will build on the existing achievements and improve value in the operations of the zonal command.
Oloyede noted that many of the controllers in the zone have exemplary track records, having worked with them in various capacities.
He described his posting to Kaduna as a blessing, emphasizing that it deepens his connection to Nigeria’s diverse regions, and expressed gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) for the opportunity to serve in the zone.
The coordinator announced plans to deploy a robust feedback mechanism to enhance operational efficiency, and urged officers to adhere to the seven golden rules, so as to surpass the achievements of his predecessor.
Oloyede emphasised the need for openness, teamwork, and deployment of technology to mitigate risks and enhance service delivery.
He said he is a data-driven leader, and will promote inclusively, maintain open-door policy and prioritise emotional intelligence in leadership.
“I urge officers to add value to the service, embrace feedback, and operate with a sense of responsibility for greater success.”
He assured officers of a collaborative environment and encouraged them to support him in achieving the zone’s goals.
Oloyede commended Dangaladima for his enforcement expertise and urged him to blend his revenue and enforcement experience for continued success in his new assignment.
