Okpe Kingdom Monarch Supports Customs Anti-Smuggling Efforts

During a familiarisation visit to the Okpe Palace, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Dooyum Ortsen, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Edo/Delta Area Command, received support from Felix Mujakperuo, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Delta State, for the Nigeria Customs Service's anti-smuggling initiatives. The monarch expressed his kingdom's commitment to aiding the Customs Service in combating smuggling, promoting voluntary compliance with revenue obligations, and protecting the Federal Government's economic interests.

He acknowledged the Customs Service's vital role in national development, particularly in revenue generation and enforcement of trade regulations. Mujakperuo noted the necessity of supporting customs officers, especially in border areas where smuggling challenges are prevalent.

In response, Ortsen thanked the monarch for the support and reiterated the command's dedication to enhancing relationships with traditional institutions and community leaders to improve compliance and tackle smuggling effectively.