The Customs Area Controller (CAC) Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, has taken steps to deepen interagency collaboration in Oyo State.
The CAC in line with this, accompanied by senior officers of the Command On Tuesday March 25, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to sister agencies in Oyo State, to reaffirm his commitment to the interagency collaboration.
He visited the 2 Divisions of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NUS), and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
During his visit to the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service, Adelaja expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with fellow security agencies.
He acknowledged 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 emphasised the Command’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in these areas.
Furthermore, the CAC called for increased cooperation in joint training programmes, 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 and safety. He particularly praised NAFDAC’s role in preventing the circulation of unsafe pharmaceutical products, food items, and other essential goods, reaffirming the NCS’s commitment to supporting regulatory enforcement efforts.
He also reiterated the Service’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships with all relevant agencies in ensuring seamless collaboration for the collective good of the nation.
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, the Controller of the NIS, and the Zonal Director of NAFDAC all expressed their unwavering support and reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with the NCS.
They assured the CAC of their collective efforts to strengthen the interagency cooperation for the security and prosperity of the nation.