The new Comptroller of Immigration in Cross River State, Okechukwu Anyanwu, has rallied officers and men of the Command to enthrone synergy in order to execute the core mandate of the service.
Anyanwu, who is the 29th Comptroller of the Command, assured that the welfare and conducive environment for service as enthroned by the Comptroller General of the service, Kemi Nandap, would be leveraged to see that the Command delivers on the mandate.
The Comptroller had after arriving at the state and taking over, headed straight to inspect locations and setting up rules of engagement for his officers to ensure maximum alertness in securing all entry points through the state.
According to a statement by the Public Relations officer of the Calabar Command, Asi Obi, Anyanwu on resumption met with unit heads and “called for maximum synergy, dedication, and teamwork among all personnel to advance the Command while upholding the core mandates, values, and operational standards of the service.
“In response, officers present assured the Comptroller of their unwavering loyalty and commitment to achieving set administrative and operational goals.”
After conducting operational oversight, Anyanwu conducted an extensive inspection tour of the Command Headquarters, the official quarters, and the Flag House before heading to Diamond Hill Road, Calabar—the site of the severe landslide triggered by heavy rainfall.
The damaged road with deep gully formation is said to have rendered the axis impassable, presenting significant operational constraints to personnel attached to the Seaport Control and Seaport Surveillance Units.
He later inspected the Marine Patrol Unit, where he evaluated the condition of operational equipment and was briefed by the Unit Head on the state of the Command’s gunboat.
Anyanwu noted the urgent need for maintenance intervention to restore optimal marine patrol and surveillance capabilities along the state’s waterways.