Tincan Customs Gets New Controller After Onyeka’s Promotion
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Comptroller Joe Anani as the new Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command, Lagos.
This development comes following the promotion of Comptroller Frank Onyeka to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) and his redeployment to the Service Headquarters in Abuja.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, ACG Onyeka expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, officers of the Command, stakeholders, and other government agencies for their support throughout his tenure.
He described his time at the helm of the Tincan Island Port Command as rewarding, citing notable achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, and stakeholder engagement.
According to Onyeka, the Command generated more than N1.6 trillion in revenue during the 2025 fiscal year, exceeding its target, while over N401 billion was collected in the first quarter of 2026.
He also highlighted the Command’s anti-smuggling successes, including the seizure of illicit drugs and other prohibited items with a combined duty-paid value exceeding N35 billion.
The newly promoted ACG, who now heads the Human Resource Department at Customs Headquarters, said the Command under his leadership invested significantly in capacity-building programmes for officers, strengthened collaboration with stakeholders, and supported welfare initiatives through the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA).
Onyeka expressed confidence in Comptroller Anani’s ability to lead the Command and urged officers, stakeholders, and members of the trading community to support the new Controller in sustaining the Command’s achievements.
In his remarks, Comptroller Anani thanked the Comptroller-General and the management of the Nigeria Customs Service for entrusting him with the leadership of one of the country’s busiest port commands.
He commended his predecessor for laying a solid foundation, particularly in the areas of revenue collection, trade facilitation, and enforcement operations, and pledged to build on the gains already recorded.
Anani assured officers, stakeholders, and partner agencies of his commitment to professionalism, transparency, discipline, and efficient service delivery. He also reiterated his administration’s open-door policy and called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to facilitate legitimate trade and enhance national security.
The handover ceremony was attended by senior Customs officers, representatives of sister security agencies, maritime industry stakeholders, and members of the media.
