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The Chairman of the Tin Can Island Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Prince Olawale Cole, has congratulated Deputy Comptroller Femi Felix Akanni on his birthday and his appointment as Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Cole said Akanni’s experience and professional competence would serve the Command well, describing the appointment as an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Service and the facilitation of legitimate trade. He wished him good health, wisdom and strength as he takes on the role.
He also commended the outgoing Acting Controller, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, who has been redeployed to the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne Port, praising his relationship with stakeholders and the licensed customs agents community during his time at KLT.
“Leadership positions come with responsibilities, and the ability to maintain cordial relationships with stakeholders while pursuing the objectives of the Service remains an important quality expected of Customs officers,” Cole said.
He equally expressed optimism that Adigun would bring the same professionalism and dedication to Onne Port.
Cole assured both officers of the association’s continued commitment to constructive engagement with the NCS, stressing that a cordial working relationship between Customs officers and licensed agents is essential to efficient port operations, improved trade facilitation, revenue generation and a more conducive business environment.
He urged stakeholders at both KLT and Onne Port to cooperate with the new leadership, noting that public-private collaboration remains critical to the development of Nigeria’s maritime industry.
