By Ifeanyi Nwaoha
Comptroller Frank O Onyeka, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Tincan Island Port, Command Lagos, is cynosure of maritime reporters, clearing agents, traders and government agencies at port, where he operates.
Comptroller Onyeka has shown respect to his office, thereby dignifying Nigeria Customs Service as a government agency that has respect and friendly to stakeholders. It is placed on record that Mr. Frank O Onyeka brought glamour and credibility to NCS in its quest to achieve the set objectives.
Comptroller Frank O Onyeka is a quintessential leader and an astute maritime guru with enviable credentials, we can’t ignore his overwhelming leadership activities at Tincan Port command.
The secrets behind his exceptional performance at Tincan Command: Needless to reel out his activities on revenue generation, anti-smuggling, security and collaboration with stakeholders. But to marshal out, those qualities that mark him out significantly, so that others may emulate and be productive.
1. Adaptability- can adapt to any command he is posted to. At Area2, Command, Onne Port, where he held sway as O/C FOT GATE, he had an impressive performance that made the Service to transfer him to Apapa Customs Command for greater responsibilities.
2. Intelligence: he knows the nitty-gritty of customs operations and fiscal policies and laws on imports and exports. Also he performs intelligent gathering from stakeholders.
3. Humility: he is obedient and has respect to all constituted authorities- CGC Adeniyi and his management team, stakeholders while carrying out his official assignments professionally.
4. Integrity: he is always transparent, honest and trustworthy in all his dealings at the Command.
5. Hard work: strict supervision of officers under his watch and he puts on extra hours to meet the revenue target of his Command.
6. Professionalism: he maintains professional conduct, upholds the law and provides excellent services.
7. Team work: he knows the importance of synergy. And always encourages collective effort, synergizes with the officers under his watch and collaborates with critical stakeholders for optimum productivity.
8. Open doors and good listener: always ready to listen to operational challenges and proffers solutions and he treats everybody fairly.
Undeniably, Comptroller Frank O Onyeka has enviable credentials that enable him to achieve a mile stone within few months at the helms of the affairs, at the Command. His humility, integrity, adaptability, probity, hard work, knowledge of customs laws and regulations, analytical skills and professionalism in carrying out his official assignments, had made him to excel in all his official assignments. Interestingly, the above qualities are secrets that Comptroller FO Onyeka possesses that made him implemented effectively government policies, generated huge revenue, suppressed smuggling activities and enormous seizures at the Command and trade facilitation. The feat, dignified stakeholders will acknowledge.
Ezra Taft Benson a motivational preacher and a philanthropist, had the likes of Comptroller Frank O Onyeka in mind, when he penned, “If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with your heart. Lift their burden and your own burden will be lighter.” This assertion, is a driving force that propels him to do well at all commands he had served.
His critics should agree, that Comptroller Onyeka, has the proven charisma and managerial know how to effectively manage men and officers/ materials trusted to his care. He is a detribalized personality, a thorough bred customs officer with international connections, and also versatile in customs operations and human resources management.
We, salute your uncommon courage, to render quality service to the Nigeria Customs Service and humanity.
