CGC Adeniyi Commissions Newly Renovated Senior Officers Mess, Gym House, Cowa Office Complex At Seme Command
By Asuquo Nuwak
CGC Adeniyi Commissions Newly Renovated Senior Officers Mess, Gym House, Cowa Office Complex At Seme Command
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commissioned newly renovated Senior Officers’ Mess, Gym House, and the state-of-the-art Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Office Complex at the Seme Area Command.
In his welcome address, Comptroller Dr. Ben Oramalugo, PhD, FCIA, FNIM, Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, expressed immense joy and gratitude for the occasion, while highlighting the importance of these developments in enhancing the welfare and morale of officers and their families.
He described the renovated Officers’ Mess as a symbol of the command’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for relaxation, camaraderie, and professional bonding among personnel.
He pointed out that the new COWA Office Complex was recognized as a testament to the invaluable contributions of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association in supporting officers, fostering community development, and promoting family welfare within the command.
Dr. Oramalugo praised the collective effort that brought these projects to fruition and commended the officers for their dedication to duty, which has significantly contributed to the command’s success.
Customs Area Controller Seme Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo ,during the commissioning said from January to April 2025, the Seme Area Command recorded over N2.8 billion in revenue and processed more than 184,000 metric tonnes of export goods valued at over N36 billion.
In the area of The command’s anti-smuggling operations , he said efforts have also led to numerous arrests and seizures with a duty-paid value exceeding N800 million, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence and zero tolerance for smuggling.
Dr. Oramalugo extended heartfelt appreciation to COWA members for their community engagement and empowerment initiatives, emphasizing that the new office complex will enhance their capacity to impact positively the border community.
Beyond that, he also acknowledged the collaborative efforts of sister security agencies in maintaining border security and peace.
He pointed out that the Comptroller- General’s visionary leadership was lauded for driving modernization and transformation within the Nigeria Customs Service. His focus on collaboration, innovation, and officer welfare was credited with inspiring the command’s achievements and the commissioning of these new facilities.
At the end Dr. Oramalugo urged all officers to utilize the new facilities to strengthen service delivery, uphold the core values of integrity, professionalism, and discipline, and continue contributing to national economic development.
He noted that the commissioning ceremony marks a new chapter for the Seme Area Command as it continues to enhance operational capacity and improve the welfare of its personnel and their families.
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