By Chris Udochukwu
Owerri – The new Area Controller of Imo/Abia Customs Command Owerri, Comptroller Elisha Luka has harped on paramount importance of discipline and adherence to standard operating procedures among the command’s personnel.
Precise Post recalls that Luka was appointed following the retirement of Comptroller Mohammed Gidado.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Imo/Abia Area Command, Owerri, has welcomed its new Area Controller, Comptroller Elisha Luka, following the retirement of Comptroller Mohammed Gidado.
In a press statement released via official X account (formerly twitter) of the Nigeria Customs Service e-signed by the Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Nnadi Aligwekwe, on 5 April 2024, revealed that Comptroller Lukas has navigated through various commands and units, occupying sixteen different roles within the service, emphasising his commitment to professional development.
In his inaugural address, Comptroller Lukas explained the paramount importance of discipline and adherence to standard operating procedures among the command’s personnel.
He also highlighted compliance with the directives issued by the Customs headquarters regarding the new uniform code, urging all officers to align with the prescribed regulations.
Offering strategic guidance, he directed officers stationed at bonded terminals to prioritise meticulous documentation and revenue collection procedures before releasing consignments.
He added that officers serving at excise factories should maintain vigilance, ensuring that production volumes are accurately reflected in revenue collections.
In a bid to generate more revenue, the new Customs Area Controller announced plans for heightened surveillance aimed at identifying and bringing clandestine excise factories under control. “we will embark on surveillance to ensure that hiding excise factories are brought under excise control”. He added.
