Office Address: Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajara, Badagry | Phone: +2348166750544 | Email: info@baccima.ng
Office Address: Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajara, Badagry | Phone: +2348166750544 | Email: info@baccima.ng
Deputy Comptroller Yahaya Oladiran A. Idris (Rtd), born in Erio-Ekiti on July 6, 1960, is a retired Nigerian Customs officer with a distinguished career marked by notable achievements in enforcement and security. A graduate of History and International Relations from Lagos State University, he joined the Nigeria Customs Service in 1992. Throughout his career, he held various key roles, including positions at the Seme Border Command, Ogun II Excise Command, and as a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). He was commended for seizing a vehicle with concealed ammunition in 1996 and for his role in recovering a G3-rifle from a smuggler. As a PFSO, he played a crucial role in maritime security and port reforms, contributing to policies on port security and decongestion. His efforts earned him several commendations from organizations like the U.S. Embassy, the UN Commission for Refugees, and the Nigerian Ports Authority. Towards the end of his service, he was instrumental in establishing the Joint Examination/Fusion Center at APMT Apapa, a project that was highly praised by international bodies. After retiring, he continued his public service, becoming the first Deputy President of the Badagry Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) and is now its current President
Mr. Ashamu Sewanu Fadipe is a native of Badagry, born on April 2, 1957. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in sociology from the University of Paris X. He is a seasoned public servant and tourism professional. He served as the pioneer General Manager of the Lagos State Tourism Board in 1998, later becoming the pioneer Permanent Secretary for the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism in 2008. Throughout his career, he developed and facilitated numerous tourism projects and policies in Lagos State. Mr. Fadipe has also worked with international organizations, serving as a focal point for a UN-led project on coastal tourism in Africa. A published author, he has written three books on tourism and history. He also lectured at Lagos State University. After his public service, he founded the Slave Market Museum International in 2022, which UNESCO has recognized as unique. Mr. Fadipe is fluent in English and French.