DR. ANIE ITON ATTENDS HANDOVER CEREMONY AS DC N.NWALA PHD ASSUMES DUTY AS ACTING CUSTOMS AREA CONTROLLER IN CALABAR CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE | OCTOBER 7, 2026

Bright Flow Logistics Services is pleased to highlight the formal handover and takeover ceremony marking the assumption of duty by Deputy Comptroller DC N NWALA PHD as Acting Customs Area Controller of the Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Customs House, Calabar, was attended by distinguished stakeholders in the maritime, trade, logistics, and customs administration sectors, including DR. ANIE ITON, CEO of Bright Flow Logistics Services, who was invited to witness this significant transition in the leadership of the Command. The occasion represented an important moment for customs administration and stakeholder engagement across Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State, and the Calabar Free Trade Zone, given the Command’s strategic role in facilitating international trade, securing Nigeria’s borders, and supporting revenue generation. NKIRU NWALA OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR EFFECTIVE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION Upon assuming office, Acting Customs Area Controller Deputy Comptroller DC N.NWALA PHD expressed appreciation to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the Nigeria Customs Service for the confidence reposed in her. She acknowledged the strategic importance of the Command, which oversees critical trade and economic activities involving a major seaport, the Calabar Free Trade Zone, international border operations, and commercial corridors serving Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. In outlining her vision for the Command, Nwala identified four key priorities: REVENUE GENERATION AND COMPLIANCE: Strengthening revenue collection in accordance with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and encouraging voluntary compliance with customs regulations. TRADE FACILITATION: Promoting efficient customs procedures and supporting legitimate businesses engaged in import and export activities. BORDER AND ECONOMIC SECURITY: Intensifying efforts to combat smuggling and other threats to Nigeria’s economic and security interests, particularly along the Mfum–Ekok border corridor. PROFESSIONALISM AND PARTNERSHIP: Building stronger relationships with government agencies, licensed customs agents, port operators, businesses, and other stakeholders through transparency, fairness, and mutual respect. These priorities reflect the important balance between effective revenue administration, national security, and the facilitation of lawful international commerce. ACKNOWLEDGING CONTINUITY AND BUILDING ON EXISTING ACHIEVEMENTS During the ceremony, Nwala acknowledged the contributions of her predecessor, Comptroller MOMODU GIWAH DAUDA, and expressed her commitment to building on the achievements recorded under his leadership. She indicated that her administration would pursue improved revenue performance, more responsive trade facilitation, stronger enforcement, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. She also sought the cooperation of officers of the Service, industry stakeholders, and host communities in delivering on the Command’s responsibilities with integrity and professionalism. The leadership transition comes at a time when effective border management, efficient cargo movement, and stronger compliance systems remain essential to Nigeria’s trade development and economic security. BRIGHT FLOW LOGISTICS SERVICES REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRADE FACILITATION The presence of Dr. ANIE ITON, CEO of Bright Flow Logistics Services, at the handover ceremony underscores the importance of engagement between logistics practitioners and the institutions responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade. Bright Flow Logistics Services remains committed to supporting efficient trade processes, professional customs brokerage, freight forwarding, regulatory compliance, and the development of a more effective maritime logistics environment in Nigeria. The company recognises that sustainable growth in international trade depends on strong public private partnerships, professional service delivery, and continued cooperation among customs authorities, port operators, logistics providers, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders. As Deputy Comptroller DC N.NWALA PHD begins her tenure as Acting Customs Area Controller, Bright Flow Logistics Services acknowledges the significance of the Command’s responsibilities and the need for continued collaboration towards improved trade facilitation, revenue generation, border security, and economic development. The company looks forward to a professional and constructive operating environment that supports legitimate businesses and strengthens Nigeria’s position in regional and international trade. ABOUT BRIGHTFLOW LOGISTICS SERVICES Bright Flow Logistics Services is a Nigerian based international trade consulting firm operating in the maritime trade and logistics sector. The company is committed to delivering professional logistics solutions and supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of people, cargo, products, and services from their points of origin to their final destinations. Website: www.brightflowlogistics.com Email: Brightflowlogistics@gmail.com