The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration, with a renewed focus on strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing to support national security.
The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, 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 the Force PRO’s familiarisation tour following his appointment, provided an opportunity for both agencies to reinforce their longstanding relationship and explore new areas of cooperation aimed at enhancing institutional communication and public confidence.
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), highlighting the Service’s commitment to professionalism and ethical public communication.
Speaking during the visit, DC Abdullahi Maiwada expressed appreciation to the Police for fostering stronger institutional partnerships among public relations professionals in the public sector.
He described the engagement as a demonstration of the shared responsibility of both organisations to shape public perception, build stakeholder confidence, and effectively communicate government policies.
“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.
In his remarks, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu said the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to deepening productive relationships with sister agencies to strengthen public trust and institutional effectiveness.
According to him, strategic communication has become an essential component of modern governance and security administration, making closer collaboration among public relations practitioners across government institutions both timely and 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.
The meeting underscored the shared resolve of both agencies to leverage effective communication and collaboration in advancing national security and improving public service delivery.
