Shuaibu Takeover At FOU Zone ‘A’ As Oladeji Goes To Headquarters

BY FUNMI ALUKO

Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu yesterday, April 23, 2025 assumed duty as the 28th Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) ,  Ikeja Lagos.

Shuaibu left, and Oladeji, right, during the takeover signing ceremony

Speaking at the brief handing- over ceremony that took place at the conference hall of the Unit, the new helmsman promised to deploy his wealth of experience to navigate the complexities of the Unit.

According to a release signed and made available by the Unit Public Relations Officer, CSC Hussaini Abdullahi,  Comptroller Shuaibu solicited the support and maximum cooperation of the officers and men of the Unit to deliver on the mandates of the Service, and emphasized the importance of adhering to the service’s  seven 7 Golden Rules (7Cs) to always guide the actions and decisions of officers.

The new Unit Controller expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah and the Comptroller General of Customs ( CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for the opportunity to serve as  comptroller FOU A. He expressed optimism that the unit will excel in its mandates.

Comptroller Shuaibu a seasoned officer per excellence, has worked and served in different capacities across several customs formations. Earlier in his address, the out-going Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Kolapo Oladeji, urged the new Comptroller to maintain the Unit’s momentum by keeping the flag flying and expressed confidence in his ability to enhance the efficiency of the Unit.

Oladeji thanked the CGC and the management team for the opportunity given to him to serve and appreciated the support of officers and men while it lasted.