The Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdulrazaq Abdulazeez, has assumed office as the new zonal coordinator, following the redeployment of the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Ifueko Babalola, to the zonal headquaters in Kaduna.

Abdulazeez, during his inauguration emphasised the need for transparency and security as the out-going AC, Babalola, expressed gratitude urging the officers to extend maximum support to the new coordinator.

This was announced via the Customs X handle on Friday, March 8.

The post reads: โ€œNew Customs Ag. Zonal Coordinator Zone D Bauchi Takes Over from ACG Babalola

โ€œThe Zonal Headquarters of Nigeria Customs Service Zone “D” Bauchi underwent a significant transition on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, with the assumption of duty by Ag. Asisstance Comptroler-General of Customs (ACG) Abdulrazaq Abdulazeez as the new Zonal Coordinator. This follows the recent redeployment of Assistance Comptroler-General of Customs (ACG) Ifueko Babalola to Zonal Headquarters Kaduna in the same capacity.

โ€œIn his inaugural address, the new Ag. ACG urged officers to embrace transparency and professionalism in their duties. He sternly warned against any form of negative conduct, emphasizing a commitment to building upon the achievements of his predecessor.

โ€œHighlighting security as a top priority, the Ag. ACG tasked all CAC/Unit heads of the Zone to secure the land borders effectively. He expressed gratitude to CGC BA Adeniyi MFR and reaffirmed his dedication to enforcing the federal government’s fiscal policy.

โ€œIn her farewell message, the outgoing ACG Ifueko Babalola extended gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Zonal Coordinator Zone โ€œDโ€ Bauchi. She urged officers to extend maximum support to the incoming Ag. ACG and prayed for God’s guidance and intervention for a successful tenure.

โ€œAcknowledging the support received during her tenure, ACG Babalola thanked the management staff, officers, and men of the Zonal office.โ€

Source: X | CustomsNG