Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun I Area Command, Mr Oladapo Afeni,
Security

Customs Urges Border Vigilance, Public Support

By Web News 106

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun I Area Command, Mr Oladapo Afeni, has extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslim faithful and urged citizens, especially those in border communities, to support security agencies in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

In a message marking the celebration, Mr Afeni described Eid-el-Fitr as a time for national reflection following the completion of Ramadan, a period marked by fasting, prayers, self-discipline, and spiritual renewal.

He noted that the values of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and generosity promoted during Ramadan are essential for strengthening national unity and fostering peaceful coexistence.

The Acting Comptroller emphasized the need for continued vigilance and public cooperation to prevent the illegal movement of arms and other contraband across the nation’s borders.

He stressed that national security is a shared responsibility, calling for sustained collaboration between security agencies and residents of border communities to enhance surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Mr Afeni also prayed that the Eid celebration would usher in renewed hope, good health, and prosperity for Nigerians, urging citizens to remain committed to peace, stability, and national development.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

Follow us on Telegram and YouTube, and join our WhatsApp Update Group for more updates.

Security

Afeni Takes over as Acting Comptroller in Ogun 1 Area Command

By Web News 256

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

The Comptroller General of Customs, Mr Bashir  Adeniyi  has approved a change of leadership at the Ogun I Area Command with the appointment of Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Oladapo Afeni as the Acting Customs Area Controller.

Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni  takes over from Comptroller Godwin Otunla following a formal handover ceremony held at the Command Headquarters, Idiroko, ogun state

In his remarks, the  Acting Custom Area Controller Ogun 1 Command, Olukayode Afeni  commended the Comptroller- General for the opportunity and pledged to build on the Command’s achievements in trade facilitation, revenue collection and anti-smuggling operations. 

He also  assured stakeholders of improved operational efficiency, intelligence-led enforcement and stronger community and inter-agency collaboration.

In his parting speech, Comptroller Godwin Otunla described his tenure as impactful and expressed confidence in DC Afeni’s ability to advance the Command’s mandate, noting that the leadership transition reinforces efforts to strengthen border security and promote legitimate trade.

Deputy Comptroller Afeni holds a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial designs from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and a Master Degree in diplomacy  and Strategic studies from University of Lagos, and had undergone extensive training in Conflict Management, International Negotiation, Strategic leadership and border operations among others.