In a bid to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, Comptroller Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Headquarters in Ibadan on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
During his address, Comptroller Adelaja expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to visit the NSCDC Command, acknowledging the agency’s dedication to safeguarding national assets, ensuring public safety, and maintaining peace and security across the nation.
The visit aimed to reaffirm and strengthen the existing collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the NSCDC, with both agencies sharing a common goal of protecting the nation’s interests and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
Comptroller Adelaja outlined the core functions of the Nigeria Customs Service, including revenue generation, facilitation of legitimate trade, and suppression of smuggling.
He emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration between the agencies in areas such as intelligence sharing, capacity building, and public sensitization.
The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr. Augustine Ayodeji Padonu, appreciated the visit and reiterated the NSCDC’s commitment to a cordial relationship with the Nigeria Customs Service.
He emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and operational consolidation in enhancing the discharge of the primary duties of both agencies.
The visit concluded with Comptroller Adelaja extending his sincere gratitude to the NSCDC Commandant and the management team for their warm reception.
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