With his emergence at a time the Nigerian economy is slowing down, stakeholders’ expectations from the new Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hammed Ali (rtd) are huge. They say the stakes are high for him to make a difference, writes John Iwori
Speculation had been rife, right from when Alhaji Inde Dikko Abdullahi completed four years in office as Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), over two years ago that his tenure would not be renewed by then President Goodluck Jonathan.
Rumours about Dikko’s removal reached a crescendo in the twilight of Jonathan’s administration, when many top government functionaries, especially those perceived to be dinning and winning with the opposition party were relieved of their duties.
This has been excerpted from a 9 October 2015 news item by This Day Live and is available in its entirety at: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/all-eyes-on-new-customs-boss/222293/