By Femi Anamelechi
The cliche that the reward for hardwork is more hardwork succinctly defines PTML Command under Compt. Joe Anani Comptr. Anani has within his period as the Controller of PTML Command created a legacy that will be difficult to outwit by the new leadership of the Command PTML under the dynamic and indefatigable Anani succeeded in many groundbreaking operational duties and greatly improved the revenue base of the command The patriotic Anani guided his team and officers to carry out internal security threatening seizures; WE Tactical Airsoft pistol made in Taiwan, two machine guns, and 12 rounds of live ammunition. In line with the Renewed Hope mantra of the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , PTML Command mounted a firm resolve to fight economic sabotage through the intercepted a 40-foot container marked ACLU9806850, which was falsely declared as magnetic resonance imaging apparatus to deceive officers .The interception of the falsely declared 40- footer container was made possible through the strict compliance of the mandate of the visionary leadership of the CGC Adewale Bashir Adenyi who has made 100 per cent physical examination a must for all Ports. The container upon critical physical examination was found to contain 6,262 cartons of antibiotics of various brandsCGC Adewale Bashir Adenyi has continued to reiterate that Trade Facilitation remains the key statutory mandate of Nigeria Custom Service. On operational obligation: Comptroller Anani through his demeanor and open-door policy implemented to the fullest brought to the PTML command highly effective reforms that have significantly impacted operations at the command.
These measures have facilitated and enabled the clearance of vehicles and containers seamlessly This also made cargo release at the command efficient. Comptroller Anani through these transformational policies improved the revenue generation of the Command.An astute manager of officers and resources, Anani’s leadership style has created a culture of operational efficiency at the Command.Driving Positive growth through Stakeholders’ Engagement, Building trust and creating an enabling work environment that grows confidence has remained the cardinal work ethics of Comptr. Anani.Upon assumption as the Controller of PTML, Anani made obvious his intentions to have an all inclusive administration and regular engagement of all Stakeholders unweaving commitment to engage with stakeholders on regula basis greatly helpful in addressing key challenges faced by operators of the Command. The regular stakeholders engagements has also greatly enhanced the trust of Agents at the command and positively impacted on compliance , trade facilitation and strengthening partnerships with importers, exporters, and licensed and clearing agents.On Inter-Agency and credible intelligence sharing Anani has severally during press conferences commended the strong and strategic relationships with other Agencies particularly in Joint operations and credible intelligence sharing. PTML Command through credible intelligence with NAFDAC, NDLEA and other relevant sister Agencies made major seizures and in line with inter- Agency operational status handed over seized contraband to these regulatory agencies.The command maintained a mutually beneficial inter Agency partnership with National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, to curb the dangerous importation of expired drugs and also protect public health.
The robust inter Agency partnership positively enhanced operations and enforcements at the Command Comptroller Anani has performed creditably and leaves the PTML Command with an impressive culture of professionalism and legacy of improved revenue generation drive The achievements of Anani at the PTML Command could not have been possible without discipline, dedication, professionalism, patriotism and above all fear of God It’s often said that the golden fish has no hidden place. Comptr. Anani’s achievements at PTML must bestow a deeper and higher responsibility on how to maintain and possibly surpass.Hence the call for greater responsibilities presents our effervescent and amiable Comptrroller another enviable opportunity to replicate his outstanding professionalism, contribute even more to the visionary leadership of the CGC, the Nigeria Customs Service and drive the economic growth of Nigeria.
