New PTML Customs boss vows integrity, seamless trade facilitation

Nura Ibrahim, the newly appointed Acting Customs Area Controller for the Ports & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, has pledged to lead with integrity and prioritize seamless trade facilitation. Ibrahim, a Deputy Controller of Customs, formally took charge from his predecessor, Joseph Anani, on Monday.

In a statement released by the command's Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Abubakar, Ibrahim declared that integrity would be paramount during his tenure. "Under my watch, integrity will be non-negotiable. Trade facilitation will remain our priority. Due process will be strictly respected, and teamwork will be our greatest strength," he stated. He aims to achieve results through collaboration rather than fear, expressing a desire to elevate the command's performance.

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I want you to know this: 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. Due process will be strictly respected, and teamwork will be our greatest strength. Results will be achieved through collaboration, not fear. Together, we will take this command to greater heights

Ibrahim acknowledged PTML as a well-organized command and committed to building upon the successes of his predecessor. He called for continued cooperation among all sister agencies and stakeholders operating within the command, emphasizing that effective port operations rely on inter-agency synergy, mutual respect, and a shared dedication to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and national security. The PTML command will remain open to constructive engagement, ensuring a level playing field for all.

Expressing gratitude to the Customs Comptroller-General, Bashir Adeniyi, for his trust, Ibrahim affirmed his commitment to upholding the CGC's policy of innovation, consolidation, and collaboration. The outgoing Controller, Joseph Anani, who is being deployed to Tincan Island Command, reported that the PTML command had collected over N178 billion in revenue during his eight-month service, highlighting the successful rollout and consolidation of the Unified Customs Management System.

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Effective port operations depend on inter-agency synergy, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and national security.