By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
Nigeria, Port Harcourt – The new Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Port Harcourt II Area Command, Comptroller Aliyu M Alkali, has embarked on a series of strategic visits to stakeholders operating within Onne Sea Port.
The visits, as confirmed by the Command’s spokesman, CSC Theophilus P. Duniya aimed to foster synergy, collaboration and intelligence sharing among government agencies to achieve common goals and enhance compliance with existing regulations.
During the visits, Comptroller Alkali, met the Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Port Harcourt Ports Command, Omerio Mathias Odo, the Director of State Security, Port Harcourt Ports Command and the Commandant, Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne, Rear Admiral Victor D Choji.
The CAC, Duniya said, emphasized the importance of teamwork and synergy among agencies to propel progress in achieving their respective organizational objectives and goals.
He reiterated his commitment to keying into the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation.
Comptroller Alkali stated, “I believe that active engagement with stakeholders will build strong relationships and enhance compliance with extant regulations. I pledge to sustain and improve on the existing cordial relationships, as I request for robust synergy from you”.
The stakeholders reciprocated by working closely with the Customs Area Controller to achieve common goals.
“The Commander of Narcotics, in his remark, pledged to synergize with the CAC in the Port to ensure that illicit drug supply is reduced to its barest minimum.
“The Director of State Security, Port Harcourt Ports Command expressed his commitment to sharing useful and timely intelligence that would enhance the operations of the Command. While the Commandant of the Navy Basic Training School reaffirmed the commitment of the Navy to securing the maritime domain and making it safe for economic activities. While also pledging to support the Customs operations within the legal framework.
“These visits are ongoing to provide continual stakeholders engagement; a demonstration of Comptroller Alkali’s proactive approach to building strong relationships with stakeholders and his commitment to optimal revenue collection, enhanced compliance with extant regulations and ensuring security within the seaport”, Duniya said.
