Stakeholders Extol ACG Daniyan’s Leadership Prowess as He Hands Over PTML Command to Comptroller Joe Anani

ZAINAB JUNAID

As the outgoing Area Controller, Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Tenny Mankini Daniyan handed over mantle of Leadership to Comptroller Joe Anani on Friday, 12 September 2025, Stakeholders of the Command extolled him for displaying high level of professionalism and humility during his tenure.

They described his leadership as outstanding with trail blazing effects on increased trade, revenue, anti-smuggling and robust interaction with stakeholders, particularly in ensuring B’Odogwu Success from pilot phase to its full deployment across all Commands.

In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Abdullahi Abubakar, the President of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) Otunba Frank Ogunojemite described Daniyan as a man whose records speak volume positively and urged him to sustain and maintain the tempo into NCS management team.

Chairman of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents(ANLCA), PTML Chapter, Chief Charles Nwarrienne, also described Daniyan as an excellent Officer, who deserves “Certificate of Project completion” award, for diligently achieving the success of B’Odogwu from beginning to a state of consolidation.

In his remarks, the new Area Controller Joe Anani praised the outgoing Controller for the groundbreaking achievements and pledged to build on it.

He described the Command and Stakeholders as “very well organised”, and highlighted his predecessor’s outstanding leadership, which had trailblazing effects on trade, revenue, anti-smuggling efforts and robust Stakeholders’ interactions.

Comptroller Anani acknowledged the successful implementation of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed B’Odogwu by ACG Daniyan which drive revenue collection and trade facilitation.

He sought for full collaboration from all Officers, Sister government agencies and other Stakeholders to keep the great records of PTML high.

Comptroller Anani further urged all Stakeholders to be Compliance as this brings more benefit, and promised to strictly enforce the CGC’s zero tolerance for Smuggling.

The new CAC assured open door policy, stating “everyone is free to interact with him either directly through visit or virtually”.

In his words, “While thanking God and CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR for the opportunity to serve here, let me state that our journey to succeed must remain a collective task. I am not here to do it alone.

“I hereby call on all Customs Officers, Sister Government Agencies, private sector stakeholders and the press to support me in the goal to sustain PTML as a model port of excellence, known for security, efficiency and diligent trade facilitation.

“I pledged to build and improve on the gains achieved by my predecessors in the area of faster cargo clearance which aligns with Time Release Study (TRS) programme.

“I am aware that this command holds an outstanding record of two hour cargo release time for compliant RoRo consignment. The key word here is Compliance. With improved compliance and efficient system, we can do less than two hours.

“Compliance, as the key to trade facilitation, is critical for smooth port operations. It ensures adherence to regulations, reduces delays, mitigates risks, and fosters trust among trading partners. Compliance minimises bottlenecks and enhances efficiency in global trade and PTML cannot be an exception.

“I want to urge all our Stakeholders to imbibe the tenets of compliance because it results in a win-win situation for everyone, saving time and money. Whereas non compliance leads to interventions, issuance of demand notices, waste of time and possible seizure , detention and arrest. Let’s continue to make this area a great example that it has always been.

“The CGC’s zero tolerance for smuggling will be duly enforced on my watch and I am convinced from my background checks that our stakeholders are on the right track.

“Let me use this opportunity to inform you that my office is without a door. I shall be accessible to all physically and virtually in the quest to improve on our duties. Feel free to interact with me and avail me all relevant information needed for my success on this assignment”.