Customs Chief Bags Doctorate Degree From European- American University

An Assistant Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Steve Okonmah has been honoured with a Doctorate Degree from the European-American University , Commonwealth of Dominica African Regional Operations, 

in recognition of his hard work and job experiences.

According to a statement, the European-American University Commonwealth of Dominica African Regional Operations, having fully studied the impressive work experience and achievements of Chief Dr. Steve Azukaego Okonmah for his achievements and outstanding roles in leadership , honoured the astute customs chief on the 6th of July, 2019 with the  prestigious Award of Doctor of Science (D.Sc Hons) in National Resources Control, Security and Management, with all Rights and Privileges of the University. 

He is an outstanding achiever and a hardcore paramilitary officer of great reckoning whose commitment to duty typified by his resilience on achieving results, even in very difficult circumstances has earned him the enviable position he now occupies in the present day of the Nigeria Customs Service hierarchy”

Okonmah was born into the family of Chief James and Lolo Justina Okonmah of Ibusa in Oshimili North LGA of Delta State.

He grew up with his family in Ado-Ekiti the capital of Ekiti State. As a young man, he attended various institutions among which was St. Thomas Teachers College, Pioneer Student Of College Education Agbor and Lagos State University when he graduated as a public Administrator.

He worked as a teacher in primary and secondary school before joining the Nigeria Customs Service in 1992. He has served in various units of the service ranging from Enforcement, Revenue to investigation.

He became a household name in the maritime industry as a Public Relations Officer in various Commands of the Service.

Dr. Okonmah is currently in the Investigation Unit of the Service in the Customs Headquarters Abuja.

In the course of the Service, Steve Azukaego is a recipient of more than two hundred Awards  from different organizations, including  a Honorary Doctorate Degree.

He is a philanthropist to the core and has impacted so many lives immensely. He is a christian, happily married and blessed with disciplined children.