Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo Assumes Office As New Customs Area Controller Seme Command
Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo Assumes Office As New Customs Area Controller Seme Command
By Frank Odinukaeze
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.
The official change of leadership took place on 11 February 2025, with a brief handing-over ceremony at the ECOWAS complex of the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post (JBP).
The ceremony, attended by journalists, saw Deputy Comptroller Enforcement, DC Istifanus D. Musa, who had been overseeing the Command following the former Area Controller’s retirement, welcoming Comptroller Oramalugo. Musa assured the new Area Controller of the commitment, support, and cooperation of all officers within the Command.
In his inaugural address, Comptroller Oramalugo expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the Officers of the Command and assured officers, stakeholders, and the border community of his dedication to the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs. He pledged to maintain an open-door policy and urged officers to enhance their capacities to move the Command and the Service to greater heights.
Oramalugo also expressed his gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his Management team for the opportunity to serve in various capacities. Prior to this appointment, Comptroller Oramalugo served as the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command, where he received the Strategic Community Engagement for the Year, Service Excellence Performance, and was named Outstanding Controller of the Year 2024 at the CGCs Award. His tenure in Oyo/Osun was marked by significant achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations.
The officers and stakeholders at the Seme Area Command look forward to a continued era of excellence and effective border management under Comptroller Oramalugo’s leadership.
