CAC of Apapa Customs Command, Compt. Emmanuel Oshoba taking Salute during monthly Parade
Further to maintaining efficiency and standard operating procedures, the Controller, Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has once again, renewed his advisory to officers and men of the Command to grow revenue generation, trade facilitation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations and uphold standard operating system.
Giving the marching order during the Command’s monthly parade held on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at the Command headquarters in Apapa, Lagos, Oshoba harped on the need for greater operational interventions across terminals to block revenue leakages while ensuring seamless trade facilitation and timely cargo clearance.
According to him, “Officers must protect the reputation of the Service. That is why any delay by any officer concerning any consignment will not be tolerated. Even at the gates. If a consignment is duly exited, there should be no delay at the gates.
While urging officers to remain accessible and professional in their dealings with stakeholders, he averred that “You must make yourself accessible to our stakeholders and we must avoid actions capable of tarnishing the good image of the Service and the good work being done by the CGC and members of his management. We should not be seen as slugs in the wheels of progress.”
He further called for heightened vigilance against smuggling activities, especially illicit drugs and prohibited items, while warning officers against misconduct and improper dressing. Highlight of the parade was the recognition of outstanding officers and Units for exemplary service.
The high point of the day was the decoration of Assistant Comptroller of Customs Ismail Mohammed, who emerged as the Most Outstanding Officer of the Month, while CSC Augustine Ondoma, ASCI Bukola Olaleye and IC Olalekan Salawu were recognized for professionalism, innovation and punctuality respectively.
Also, officers of APM Terminal received the Excellence Award on Enforcement, while Officers of ECO SUPPORT Terminal received the Excellence Award on Revenue Generation.
In his decoration speech, Comptroller Oshoba made it clear that the award initiative was introduced to encourage hard work, excellence, professionalism and healthy competition among Officers and men of the Nigerian flagship command.
