LFTZ Customs Decorates 29 Newly Promoted Officers as CAC HK Abubakar Calls for More Discipline, Efficiency
ZAINAB JUNAID
In a brief but colourful ceremony, the Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, decorated twenty-nine newly promoted Officers of the Command, reflecting the celebration of hard work, dedication, and the spirit of service.
Customs Area Controller, Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, Comptroller Hauwa K Abubakar while addressing the decorated Officers and guests at the ceremony.
Speaking at the auspicious occasion, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller HK Abubakar congratulated all the newly decorated Officers and their families, prayed the milestone will serve as a source of renewed strength, motivation, and commitment.
She urged them to continue to give their best efforts, uphold values of the Service, and justify the confidence reposed in them.
The Area Controller stressed the need to maintain transparency and integrity, focus on excellence and build on existing successes.
She noted that Promotion in the Service is not given lightly but earned through commitment, discipline, and the consistent demonstration of capacity and integrity in the discharge of duty.
“For those we are decorating today, this recognition is a testament to your perseverance, loyalty, and invaluable contributions to the growth and success of this Command and the Service at large.
“As we celebrate, I must also remind us that with higher ranks come greater responsibilities. Promotion is not only a reward but also a call to higher expectations. You are now positioned to serve as role models, to inspire your subordinates, and to raise the standard of professionalism, discipline, and efficiency within our Command.
Newly promoted Officers and Men of the Lekki Free Trade Zone Command.
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“The Lagos Free Trade Zone Command has continued to play a strategic role in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement of Customs laws. Our collective progress is made possible by the unwavering commitment of officers like those we honor today. It is my firm belief that this promotion will further energize you to contribute more diligently to our common objectives of improved revenue, compliance in Free Zones and the Port, as well as stronger stakeholder engagement,” she said.
She also commended other Officers yet to be promoted in the current exercise, urging them to continue to demonstrate resilience and loyalty to duty.
“Be assured that your efforts are recognized, and in due time, your turn will surely come. The Service remains fair and just in rewarding hard work,” she stated.
The LFTZ helmsman also appreciated other security sister agencies present at the ceremony. “Your solidarity and collaboration with the Command remain invaluable in the discharge of our collective responsibilities. Your support not only strengthens inter-agency synergy but also reinforces the spirit of partnership needed to enhance national security, trade facilitation, and revenue generation. On behalf of the Command, we thank you sincerely for joining us on this special occasion and for your continued cooperation in service to our nation”.
The ceremony was graced by families and well wishers of the newly promoted Officers, Stakeholders, Representatives of sister security agencies, Heads of Units, and other Officers and Men of the Command.
Some of the decorated newly promoted Officers at the Command: Chief Superintendent of Customs Desmond Efetobori Okotie, CSC BJ Owolala, Inspector of Customs Anjola Njele Akarolo.