The Oyo/Osun Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhanced collaboration with critical stakeholders through a series of strategic courtesy and familiarization visits aimed at strengthening security, improving intelligence sharing, and fostering mutual cooperation.
In line with this objective, the Operational Headquarters of the Command recently hosted the Nigerian Air Force Works Station, Ibadan, led by Air Commodore D.U. Njoku, who paid a familiarization visit alongside his delegation.
The team was warmly received by the Acting Customs Area Controller Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, and the principal officers of the Command.
During the visit, Air Commodore Njoku emphasized on the importance of sustained inter-agency synergy in addressing emerging security challenges and safeguarding national interests. He noted that effective collaboration among security agencies remains vital to combating smuggling, economic sabotage, and other transborder crimes.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, In his remarks, appreciated the Nigerian Air Force for the visit and reiterated the Command’s readiness to deepen existing partnerships.
He stressed that the Nigeria Customs Service remains dedicated to its core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security, adding that cooperation with sister agencies significantly enhances operational efficiency.
As part of ongoing stakeholder engagement, the Acting Customs Area Controller also paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Oyo State Command, where he was received by the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration who represented the Controller Immigration, DC VC Oyeaka, on behalf of the State Controller. Discussions during the meeting centered on strengthening intelligence sharing, coordinated border management, and adopting proactive measures to improve national security architecture within the state.
Furthermore, Deputy Comptroller Adewole paid homage to the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Senator, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, underscoring the Service’s recognition of traditional institutions as vital partners in maintaining peace, promoting lawful trade, and supporting community-based security initiatives.
The visit highlighted the importance of grassroots collaboration in addressing security concerns and fostering an environment conducive to economic growth.
The Acting Customs Area Controller reaffirmed that the Oyo/Osun Area Command will continue to build productive relationships with security agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective discharge of its statutory responsibilities.
Signed:
Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola
Assistant Superintendent of Customs I
Command Public Relations Officer
Oyo/Osun Area Command
