The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Orhue I, CFR, MNI, has received Deputy Comptroller Dooyum Dominic Ortsen, Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Edo/Delta Area Command, at his palace in Orerokpe, Delta State.
The visit took place on Monday, October 26, 2026, during which the revered traditional ruler prayed for the success of the Customs chief’s tenure, offering royal blessings and wishing him wisdom, strength and divine guidance in the discharge of his official responsibilities.
The royal reception provided an opportunity for the monarch to welcome the Acting Customs Area Controller and express goodwill towards his leadership of the command.
His Royal Majesty Orhue I is the traditional ruler of Okpe Kingdom, with traditional authority in Okpe and Sapele Local Government Areas of Delta State. He also serves as Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State.
The Orodje remains a prominent traditional institution in Delta State, with a role in promoting peace, unity, cultural heritage and constructive engagement among communities and public institutions.
Deputy Comptroller Ortsen recently assumed leadership of the Edo/Delta Area Command and has begun engaging key stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen the command’s operations and institutional relationships.
At a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at the Nigerian Ports Authority Complex in Warri earlier in October, Ortsen called for stronger collaboration with maritime operators, manufacturers, traders and other stakeholders to help the command achieve its annual revenue target of approximately ₦209 billion. He outlined a strategy centred on consolidation, collaboration and innovation, while pledging to protect government revenue, facilitate legitimate trade and enforce customs regulations fairly and professionally.
The Acting Customs Area Controller has also pursued engagements with other government agencies. On October 27, 2026, he paid a courtesy visit to the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, at the State Police Headquarters in Asaba. Both officials emphasised inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to combat smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
The visit to the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom forms part of the wider context of stakeholder engagement surrounding the command’s leadership. Traditional institutions can serve as important partners in promoting public awareness, community relations and cooperation between government agencies and the people they serve.
The monarch’s prayers for Deputy Comptroller Ortsen expressed goodwill for a successful tenure as the command pursues its responsibilities in revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement of customs laws.
