The Controller, Tincan Island Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Dera Nnadi receiving his plaque from the CGC, Bashir Adewale Adiniyi ‘MFR’
BY GODWIN OBI
In a night filled with celebration and accolades, the Controller of Tincan Island Port, Dera Nnadi, was showered with two glittering honors at the prestigious CGC Award Night. The evening sparkled with admiration as he was bestowed with the illustrious Special Award for Workplace Transformation, alongside the Certificate of Excellence for Distinctive Performance—a recognition of his unwavering commitment to the noble ideals and grand vision of the Nigeria Customs Service.
As the golden awards gleamed under the spotlight, Comptroller Nnadi stood humbled, surrounded by a chorus of applause from his esteemed colleagues and industry stakeholders. The awards were personally presented by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who praised Nnadi’s exceptional leadership in driving monumental progress. Under his watchful guidance, Tincan Island Port had not only transformed but soared to new heights, becoming a beacon of innovation and efficiency in trade facilitation.
In a historic moment, Comptroller Nnadi revealed that his command had achieved a breathtaking N1.2 trillion in revenue as of November 2024, the first time such a feat had been accomplished in the Command’s storied history. With pride, he credited this monumental success to the tireless dedication of the officers and men under his command, whose teamwork and resolve were matched only by their fierce commitment to the cause of trade facilitation, enforcement, and compliance.
A key milestone under his leadership was the complete metamorphosis of the Tin-can Island Port’s administrative building, a grand structure over four decades old. His vision and leadership turned it into a modern marvel, a symbol of the new era of efficiency and progress.
COMPT DERA NNADI ‘MNI’, AREA CONTROLLER OF TIN CAN PORT CUSTOMS COMMAND
Yet, Comptroller Nnadi was quick to share the credit, dedicating his achievements to the collective spirit of his officers, each one contributing their unique part to this extraordinary journey. With a grateful heart, he acknowledged the unwavering support of the Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, whose guidance had been instrumental in the Command’s success.
But for Nnadi, the awards were not merely a celebration; they were a call to action, a challenge to continue advancing with the same fervor and commitment. He encouraged the businessmen and women of Tincan Island Port to embrace the transformative power of technology, urging them to fully engage with the ongoing trade modernization initiatives led by the Comptroller General. The future, he declared, was paperless, efficient, and digital.
With a hopeful gaze toward the horizon, Comptroller Nnadi urged his officers to see the honors as both a triumph and a challenge—one that would fuel their passion to reach even greater heights. Together, they were poised to continue the work of transforming the Port, ensuring that Tincan Island would remain a pillar of progress for years to come.
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