DC MUNDI RESUMES AT MMA COMMAND, OTUNLA’S REGIME GENERATES OVER #175 BILLION IN 2026

The new Acting Customs Area Controller, MMA Command, DC MD Mundi addressing the press, Tuesday.

Story by Dili Utomi.

A baton change happened Tuesday 27th of October at the Murtala Mohammed Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service as newly promoted Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, GO Otunla handed over to Deputy Comptroller, MD Mundi, the new Acting Customs Area Controller.

While highlighting the recent successes achieved by the Command within the year, the acting ACG explained that officers and men under his leadership sustained notable achievements in the area of revenue generation, stakeholders engagement and maintenance of peaceful working environment. He said the total sum of N175,680,895,471.74 was collected from January to October 2026 into the federal government coffers.

He also detailed that the Command has smashed its daily revenue record by 533 percent with the collection of N6,200,000,000 compared to the existing record of N1,164,480,877.51.

The press briefing.

In anti-smuggling, the Acting ACG said that effort so far has yielded the interception of 178 packages of Tramadol and 50 cartons of Canadian Loud with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N118,228,874,754.28 which were handed over to the representative of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in line with existing law.

There were goodwill messages from stakeholders as the outgoing Area Controller gets decorated soon after his promotion as the acting Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Human Resources Development.

At the ceremony, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Command, DC Mundi said “Permit me to congratulate Acting ACG GA Otunla on his elevation and new appointment as Acting ACG, Human Resources Development. Sir, your tenure at this Command has been remarkable, with notable achievements in revenue generation, the seizure of substantial quantities of cannabis sativa and Canadian Loud, sustained stakeholder engagement and the maintenance of a peaceful working environment”.

A group photograph after the briefing.

His words “these accomplishments reflect your dedication, purposeful leadership and commitment to the Service. On behalf of the officers and men of this Command, I commend your achievements and wish you greater success in your new assignment. As I assume this responsibility, I assure you that we shall consolidate on the foundation you have laid and sustain the positive achievements recorded during your tenure”.

DC Mundi affirmed that his administration will be guided by continuity, discipline, integrity and improved service delivery. That, they shall intensify efforts towards revenue generation, block revenue leakages and ensure compliance with extant Customs laws and regulations.

He also promised that he and his men shall strengthen their anti-smuggling operations and collaboration with relevant security agencies to protect the national economy and public health.

It is also noted that DC Mundi has promised to promote efficient cargo clearance, facilitate legitimate trade and minimise avoidable delays without compromising enforcement standards.

The hand over ceremony with Acting ACG Otunla right and DC Mundi left.

DC Mundi seeks stakeholders cooperation as he charged his men to remain disciplined, dedicated, professional and committed to duty. He added “I expect teamwork, respect for the chain of command, integrity and accountability at all times. Together, we shall build on existing achievements and strive for even greater results while sustaining the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere within the Command”.

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