Seme Customs Command Welcomes Controller Ben Oramalugo with Novelty Football Match
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, officially welcomed its new Controller, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, PhD, with a thrilling novelty football match held at the Customs Barracks, Seme, on Monday, 26 February 2025.
The match, which saw Seme Customs Football Club face off against Badagry United Football Club, was organised to commemorate Oramalugo’s assumption of office as the new Controller of the Seme Area Command.
Comptroller Oramalugo formally took over leadership on 12 February 2025 as the substantive Controller of the command, a role in which he aims to uphold professionalism and community engagement.
The novelty match not only served as a sporting celebration but also reinforced the bond between Customs personnel and the Badagry community.
The Badagry United Football Club was founded under the tenure of Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) Bello Jibo during his time as Controller of the Seme Area Command.
Speaking at the event, Comptroller Oramalugo acknowledged the legacy of his predecessor, DCG Jibo, and pledged to sustain and enhance the football club’s operations.
“This particular club was instituted by DCG Bello, who happens to be my boss and brother, and as long as I am here, I will not allow the Badagry Football Team he started to collapse. I will do everything I can to ensure the club succeeds. Who knows? Maybe from this club, our stars will play at the national level. The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step,” Oramalugo stated.
The Controller further disclosed that he had engaged with the coaching director, Danladi Musa, and the Nigeria Customs Service Seme Command coach, Moruf Matomi, to assess the club’s needs.
He assured them that steps would be taken to address existing challenges and enhance the welfare of players.
“All I need from you is discipline, dedication, and unity. These values will help us achieve our goals,” he added.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides displaying impressive skill and sportsmanship. The star player of the Badagry Football Club was Victor Okechukwu Agali, a former Nigerian Super Eagles player, while the goalkeepers for the respective teams were Dala (Nigeria Customs) and Gbenga (Badagry United).
The patron of the Badagry Football Club is Zarki Adamu, while the newly appointed Controller, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, serves as the patron of the Nigeria Customs Service Seme Area Command Football Club.
Delivering a message from the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Comptroller Oramalugo reaffirmed the NCS leadership’s commitment to youth development.
“I bring the word of my CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, to you – he is interested in what you are doing. He is passionate about youth and development. So, I wish you all the best,” he said.
