From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, has lauded the Edo/Delta Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its impressive financial performance, notably surpassing its 2025 revenue target.
The commendation was given by the chairman of the Warri chapel, Chief Akpokona Omafuaire, during a courtesy visit by the union’s newly elected executive members to the Customs command’s headquarters at the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Warri, Delta State.
Highlighting the command’s fiscal milestone, Omafuaire revealed that the Edo/Delta Customs command generated an impressive N125.13 billion between January and December 2025.
“Exceeding the N125.13 billion threshold proves that the leadership and staff of the Edo/Delta Command are performing exceptionally well,” Omafuaire stated, adding that the Customs Service remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic growth due to its vital role in revenue generation.
The NUJ chairman affirmed the union’s commitment to partnering with the command, particularly in fostering accurate and timely information dissemination.
He clarified that the journalists visited not just to introduce the new executive team but to also reinforce a strategic partnership.
Omafuaire also took the opportunity to call for revamp of economic infrastructure in Warri, urging the Customs leadership to join hands with other critical stakeholders to lobby for the revitalization of the dormant Warri Port.
Describing the Warri Correspondents’ Chapel as one of the most vibrant and vocal chapels in Nigeria, Omafuaire assured the command of their professional integrity.
“We are partners in progress, not lawbreakers or hoodlums, and we are fully ready to cooperate with you,” he added.
He also acknowledged Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) for constructing a state-of-the-art secretariat for the chapel, describing it as an unprecedented feat.
Customs Area Controller for the Edo/Delta Command, Comptroller Judith Kanu, warmly received the media delegation, alongside her management team, which included several deputy and assistant comptrollers.
Kanu reiterated the command’s willingness to build a robust working relationship with the Warri NUJ, describing the press as an indispensable ally in nation-building.
“The media plays an irreplaceable role in educating, informing and bridging the communication gap between government agencies and the public,” she said.
“Our Command is fully committed to transparency, accountability, and maintaining an open-door policy with the press to sustain public trust.”
Kanu commended the journalists for their dedication to balanced reporting, which promotes national peace and security, and urged them to continue maintaining high ethical standards as they work together for the public good.
(The Sun)