The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing to enhance national security and institutional effectiveness.
The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
The visit, part of CSP Okokon’s familiarisation tour following his appointment, provided an opportunity for both agencies to deepen their longstanding relationship and explore areas of cooperation in support of effective institutional communication and national security.
The engagement also coincided with the induction of 70 officers and personnel of the NCS Public Relations Unit into the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), a development both agencies described as a demonstration of their commitment to professionalism and ethical communication.
Speaking during the meeting, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, DC Abdullahi Maiwada, appreciated the visit and commended the Nigeria Police Force for promoting collaboration among communication professionals across government institutions.
He said both organisations share the responsibility of shaping public perception, building stakeholder confidence and advancing government policies through effective communication.
“The NCS values its longstanding relationship with the NPF. Today’s engagement presents another opportunity to strengthen professional collaboration between our Public Relations Units and collectively contribute towards building stronger institutions through effective communication and stakeholder engagement,” Maiwada said.
On his part, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon, said the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening partnerships with sister security agencies, particularly in areas that promote public trust and institutional effectiveness.
According to him, strategic communication has become essential in modern governance and security administration, making collaboration among public relations practitioners across government institutions necessary.
“This visit is aimed at further strengthening the cordial relationship between the NPF and the NCS, while enhancing collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing.
As institutions serving the Nigerian people, we must continue to work together to promote professionalism, transparency and effective communication in support of our national security objectives,” he said.
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