The Area Controller of the Port Harcourt Area 11 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, has been applauded for his determination, steadfastness, and insistence on cargo clearance procedures and documentation.
This commendation came from a frontline maritime expert and chief executive of Odest Global Resources Limited, Mr Chidera Oganuzo, in reaction to the historic N77.3 billion generated by the agency in April 2026.
The customs bonded terminal operator, who is based in Port Harcourt, said this feat can only be achieved through dedication, commitment and professionalism.
In an interview with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, recently, Mr Oganuzo noted that since he assumed office last year, Mr Alkali has demonstrated uncommon zeal in trade facilitation and revenue generation, posting an impressive N76.07 billion in October 2025.
According to him, the customs officer has shown capacity, especially by generating over N258 billion between January and April 2026, and intercepting about 17 containers of illicit consignments worth over N2 billion.
“What is happening at Onne goes a long way to show how synergy, collaboration and innovation can drive results.
“Comptroller Alkali has demonstrated the will to carry everybody along by creating a robust synergy among the agents, bonded terminal operators, sister government agencies and officers and men of his command, and the result is what we’re seeing today.
“I am very much excited with the level of stakeholder engagement and professionalism exhibited by the Area Controller. I am giving him my assurance that on our own, no unwholesome goods will exit our terminal.
“We will continue to work with him and strictly adhere to the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi policy thrust to generate revenue, facilitate trade and fight smuggling,” Mr Oganuzo stated, urging other port users to ensure compliance and avoid anything that will undermine the maritime business especially in the eastern corridor of Nigeria.
