The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Port Harcourt II Area Command, Aliyu M Alkali, has embarked on a series of strategic visits to stakeholders operating within Onne Sea Port. The visits 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 emphasised the importance of teamwork and synergy among agencies to propel progress in achieving their respective organisational 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 command’s operations. The Commandant of the Navy Basic Training School reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to securing the maritime domain and making it safe for economic activities. He also pledged to support Customs operations within the legal framework.
These visits are ongoing to provide continual stakeholder engagement, demonstrating 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.