By Oluwabunmi Ogunjimi
The strategic role of Apapa Port in Nigeria’s revenue mobilisation, trade facilitation and economic security has come into renewed focus as Comptroller Murtala Muazu assumed duty as the 33rd Customs Area Controller, CAC, of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.
Muazu, who takes over following the meritorious retirement of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, pledged to consolidate the command’s achievements while improving its performance.
In his r remarks, the new CAC said the command would sustain the facilitation of legitimate trade while protecting the nation’s economic interests and security.
He commended Oshoba for his achievements in revenue generation, compliance and trade facilitation, describing his record as a foundation to be built upon.
Muazu said his administration would align with the Comptroller General of Customs’ policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration and innovation, stressing the strategic importance of Apapa Port to Nigeria’s economic growth.
