Kukoyi Assumes Duty as Acting Area Controller at Lagos FTZ
…Hails Rtd. Comptroller HK Abubakar’s Solid Foundation
ZAINAB JUNAID
Deputy Comptroller of Customs Olufemi Kukoyi has assumed duty as Acting Area Controller, Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, commending his predecessor, Comptroller HKA Abubakar (rtd.), for laying a solid foundation in revenue generation, trade facilitation, enforcement and stakeholder management.
Kukoyi, who took over the mantle of leadership from retired Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, wished her a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling retirement from Service.
He pledged consolidation, collaboration and innovation in the operations of the command and also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General, Dr. Bashir Adeniyi, for entrusting him with the command activities, stating, the opportunity will not be taken for granted.
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He also pledged loyalty to his leadership.
The new acting controller said his mandate is to ensure the Zone delivers maximum revenue, maximum trade facilitation and maximum border security through watertight enforcement and discipline among officers.
Kukoyi also assured technology-driven, transparent and time-bound processes, support for the National Single Window and the One-Stop Shop mechanism, and zero tolerance for compromise, to make the zone a reference point.