Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, has reaffirmed his commitment to the interagency collaboration.
following his visit to the 2nd Division of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The Public Relations Officer, Oyo/Osun Command, Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, an Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, said Comptroller Adelaja, stated this when he visited the 2nd Division of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday.
Adelaja, who was accompanied by senior officers of the Command during his visit, expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with fellow security while acknowledging their critical roles in safeguarding national borders, protecting lives, and maintaining security within the country.
In his address, he reiterated the core functions of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), which include revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling.
He also emphasized the Command’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in these areas.
Comptroller Adelaja, however called for increased cooperation in joint training programs, coordinated border operations, and enhanced intelligence sharing to ensure national security and economic stability.
During his visit to NAFDAC, he commended the agency for its unwavering efforts in ensuring public health safety and their role in preventing the circulation of unsafe pharmaceutical products, food items, and other essential goods, reaffirming the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to supporting regulatory enforcement efforts.
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, the Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Zonal Director of NAFDAC all expressed their unwavering support and reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service.
They assured the Customs Area Controller of their collective efforts to strengthen the interagency cooperation for the security and prosperity of the nation.
