Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency cooperation and community engagement through a series of strategic courtesy and familiarisation visits aimed at boosting security, intelligence sharing and operational efficiency.
The engagements, which took place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, form part of the Command’s efforts to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders in addressing emerging security challenges and safeguarding national interests.
As part of the initiative, the Operational Headquarters of the Command hosted a delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Works Station, Ibadan, led by Air Commodore D.U. Njoku. The delegation was received by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, alongside principal officers of the Command.
Air Commodore Njoku stressed the importance of sustained inter-agency synergy in combating smuggling, economic sabotage and other transborder crimes, noting that effective collaboration among security agencies remains critical to national security.
In his response, Deputy Comptroller Adewole expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated the Command’s readiness to strengthen existing partnerships.
He emphasized that the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to its core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation and border security, adding that cooperation with sister agencies significantly enhances operational outcomes.
The Acting Area Controller also paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, where he was received by the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, representing the State Controller, DC V.C. Oyeaka. Discussions focused on improving intelligence sharing, coordinated border management and proactive measures to strengthen the state’s security architecture.
In furtherance of stakeholder engagement, Deputy Comptroller Adewole paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja. The visit underscored the Service’s recognition of traditional institutions as key partners in maintaining peace, promoting lawful trade and supporting community-based security initiatives.
Adewole reaffirmed that the Oyo/Osun Area Command would continue to build productive relationships with security agencies, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the effective discharge of its statutory responsibilities.