The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has welcomed Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, as its new Customs Area Controller, following the retirement of his predecessor. Comptroller Oramalugo officially assumed duty on February 11, 2025, bringing extensive experience in border management and trade facilitation.
A brief handing-over ceremony was held at the ECOWAS complex of the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, attended by journalists. Deputy Comptroller Enforcement, Istifanus D. Musa, who had been overseeing the command since the retirement of the former Area Controller, formally received Comptroller Oramalugo and assured him of the officers’ support and cooperation.
In his inaugural address, Comptroller Oramalugo commended the efforts of the command’s officers and pledged to consolidate on the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs for the seamless execution of the service’s mandate. He promised to maintain an open-door policy and encouraged officers to enhance their capacities to further improve the command’s efficiency.
The new Area Controller expressed his gratitude to Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the NCS management team for the opportunity to serve.
Before his new appointment, Comptroller Oramalugo was the Customs Area Controller for the Oyo/Osun Command. In December 2024, he was recognized for his outstanding service with multiple awards, including the “Strategic Community Engagement for the Year”, “Service Excellence Performance”, and “Outstanding Controller of the Year 2024” at the Comptroller General’s Awards. His tenure in Oyo/Osun was marked by significant achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations.