Innocent Onoh
The Area Controller, TinCan Island Port Command, Compt. Frank Onyeka, has charged officers to put in their best in their service to the nation.
Onyeka gave the charge at the 2025 International Customs Day (ICD) held at the command’s Headquarters in Lagos State.
The ICD, celebrated annually on Jan. 26, is to appraise the efforts of the officers and their contribution to world development.
The theme of the celebration was “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency Security and Prosperity”
Speaking at the event, Onyeka said that, the nation’s security collection of government revenue and fostering sustainable developments made were visions that drive the service forward in fulfilling its mandate.
He said that the World Customs Organisation (WCO) has tasked officers with not just
efficiency in trade facilitation processes but to reduce delays, and enhance the ease of doing business.
“We have adopted innovative approaches to streamline operations that are to be sustained.
“Trade facilitation remains a cornerstone of our work, and at Tincan, revenue actualization is a signpost.
“This introduction of the B, Odogwu App in the command after its pilot scheme is a testament to our commitment to seamless operations that promote efficiency in our operations,” he said.
He noted that the ICD was a call to action, it underscored the pivotal role of the service for sustainable economic growth,
accountability, and recognizing that integrity is the foundation of public service.
He said “Our role extends beyond managing trade flows; we are key drivers of
the private sector, other government agencies, and international
turning commitments into tangible actions
sustainability.
“It is our responsibility to facilitate trade in an environmentally friendly ecosystem.
“In 2024 alone the command surpassed its target. We remain steadfast in our mission
to fund critical infrastructure projects.
“The challenges before challenges us to move beyond rhetoric and deliver measurable results in fostering a unified approach to trade and border management.
“Beyond revenue collection, we are also called to promote trust, efficient deployment of
technologies and to ensure compliance with international conventions on professional development of our officers to equip them with the skills,’ he added