The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone ‘D’ Bauchi, has recorded a change in leadership with the assumption of duty by Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Chukwudi Ogbonna as the new Zonal Coordinator.
The transition followed the retirement of ACG Musa Binga, who exited the service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Nasir Ahmad.
According to the statement, the formal handover ceremony took place on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Zonal Conference Room in Bauchi, with Area Controllers, Principal Officers, Heads of Units, and senior officers from across the Zone in attendance.
In his valedictory remarks, ACG Binga expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for the opportunity to serve as Zonal Coordinator. He credited the achievements recorded during his tenure to the dedication and professionalism of officers and men of the Zone.
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“I have enjoyed immense support from officers and men of this Zone. Your professionalism and commitment to duty enabled every success we recorded. I urge you to extend the same loyalty and cooperation to ACG Ogbonna,” he said.
In his response, ACG Ogbonna commended his predecessor for his leadership and pledged to consolidate the gains achieved in the Zone.
He said his administration would prioritise revenue generation, intensified anti-smuggling operations, and improved trade facilitation, while enhancing operational efficiency to ensure the Zone contributes effectively to national objectives.
ACG Ogbonna also emphasised the importance of teamwork and inter-agency collaboration in achieving sustainable results.
