In a move to bolster national security and economic stability, the Customs Area Controller for Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, led a delegation on Tuesday to key security and regulatory agencies in Oyo State.
The visit underscored a renewed commitment to interagency collaboration, recognizing the collective role of security forces in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring public safety.
Adelaja, accompanied by senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), paid courtesy visits to the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
His engagements with these agencies reinforced a shared vision of security, regulatory enforcement, and economic prosperity.
During his visit to the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Customs Controller lauded the dedication and sacrifices of security personnel in protecting the nation’s territorial integrity. He highlighted the critical role of interagency cooperation in tackling border-related challenges, including the suppression of smuggling, facilitation of legitimate trade, and revenue generation.
“The Nigeria Customs Service remains steadfast in its mission to curb smuggling, facilitate trade, and generate revenue for national development. However, our effectiveness is significantly enhanced when we work closely with other security and regulatory agencies,” Comptroller Adelaja emphasized.
He called for increased synergy through joint training programs, coordinated border operations, and intelligence sharing to further strengthen national security and economic sustainability.
At NAFDAC, Adelaja commended the agency’s unwavering efforts in safeguarding public health by preventing the circulation of substandard and unsafe products.
He reaffirmed the NCS’s commitment to supporting NAFDAC’s regulatory mandates, ensuring the seamless enforcement of trade laws, and combating the influx of counterfeit goods into the country.
Leaders of the visited agencies, including the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division, the Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Zonal Director of NAFDAC, expressed their strong support for the Customs Command’s initiatives.
They assured Adelaja of their continued commitment to fostering interagency cooperation for the collective security and prosperity of the nation.