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The newly deployed Acting Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, Deputy Comptroller Nura Ibrahim Miko, has formally assumed office with a commitment to uphold integrity, due process and seamless trade facilitation at one of the nation’s busiest vehicle import terminals.
Miko made the pledge during the official handover ceremony at the command in Lagos on Monday, where he took over from Comptroller Joseph Anani, who disclosed that the command generated over N178 billion in revenue before his redeployment to Tin Can Island Port Command.
According to a statement issued by the PTML Command Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abubakar Abdullahi, the new acting controller assured officers, stakeholders and partner agencies of an inclusive leadership style focused on transparency, efficiency and collaboration.
“I am here to work with you, not merely to lead you. Under my watch, integrity will be non-negotiable, trade facilitation will remain our priority, and due process will be strictly respected. Teamwork will be our greatest strength, while results will be achieved through collaboration, not fear,” Miko stated.
Describing PTML as a well-structured command, Miko pledged to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor while strengthening relationships with sister agencies and industry stakeholders.
He stressed that efficient port operations require inter-agency synergy, mutual respect and a shared commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation and national security, assuring stakeholders of an open-door policy anchored on transparency, accessibility and a level playing field.
The acting controller further pledged loyalty to the policy thrust of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, centred on innovation, consolidation and collaboration.
In his remarks, outgoing Controller Anani described his eight-month tenure at PTML as an “extraordinary privilege,” highlighting major milestones achieved under his leadership, particularly the consolidation of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), popularly known as B’Odogwu.
He said the command successfully stabilised the digital customs platform after the initial rollout phase and improved operational efficiency through sustained stakeholder engagement.
“After my predecessor rolled out B’Odogwu and addressed the teething challenges associated with such an innovative system, we took it to the next level with the support of officers, sister agencies and stakeholders,” Anani said.
On enforcement, he disclosed that the command intercepted illicit drugs, arms and ammunition, which were handed over to relevant agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
Anani also cited PTML’s one-hour clearance initiative for compliant vehicle imports as a landmark achievement, noting that the command fostered a compliance-driven culture while enhancing trade efficiency.
He thanked officers, stakeholders and partner agencies for their support, expressing confidence that the command would sustain its trajectory under Miko’s leadership.
