The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Comptroller Queen Obazee to head the Ondo/Ekiti Area Command.
She was appointed as the 28th Customs Area Controller.
The handover was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) Aondoakura Dzungwenen.
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Delivering her inaugural address at the Command’s headquarters in Akure, Obazee outlined a bold vision for her administration, anchored on four strategic pillars: revenue assurance, security and supply-chain protection, anti-smuggling supremacy, and trade facilitation excellence.
“We will institutionalise a zero-leakage culture, enforce discipline, and ensure intelligence-led operations,” she declared.
She underscored her commitment to strengthening efficiency and accountability across the command.
She also reassured stakeholders of a more transparent and cooperative trade environment.
“We will deepen industry outreach, reward compliance, and ensure that our operations are planned for impact, executed professionally, and reviewed daily for corrective action,” she explained.
Speaking on behalf of the officers and men of the command, Acting Deputy Comptroller of Administration, Assistant Comptroller Moses Uchegbu, warmly welcomed the new Area Controller.
He expressed confidence in her leadership and pledged the team’s unwavering loyalty to the Service’s mission.
“With your assumption of duty, we are committed to sustaining the momentum already built and working tirelessly to meet expectations,” Uchegbu affirmed.
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The ceremony ended with goodwill messages from invited guests, setting an optimistic tone for a tenure expected to drive revenue growth, enhance security, and strengthen trade facilitation across Ondo and Ekiti States.
