By Peace Udugba -The Daily Torch Media
The newly appointed Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun II Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Dennis Icha Ituma, has hit the ground running following his assumption of duty, demonstrating a strong commitment to effective stakeholder engagement and enhanced service delivery.
As part of his familiarization activities, DC Ituma hosted a two-day interactive engagement with excise traders, bonded terminal operators, enterprise managers, and key industry stakeholders at the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from October 14 to 15, 2026.
During the sessions, the Acting Controller encouraged factory owners and operators to maintain open lines of communication with the Command. He assured them that his doors remain open to address operational concerns and resolve trade-related challenges within the scope of the Service’s mandate.
DC Ituma solicited the full cooperation and support of all stakeholders to achieve the Command’s strategic objectives, emphasizing the importance of timely and accurate payment of all applicable statutory duties and levies to the Federal Government.
Highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships, the Customs Boss noted that effective collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and business operators is vital for enhancing compliance, facilitating legitimate trade, and boosting national revenue generation.
He further pledged to address stakeholder concerns promptly, smooth the path for legitimate commerce, and ensure maximum revenue collection for the government while upholding extant customs laws and regulations.
The two-day engagement reflects the Acting Controller’s ongoing dedication to fostering cordial working relationships, strengthening operational efficiency, and driving voluntary compliance across Ogun State.
