The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has stepped up efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement as part of strategies to enhance security, intelligence sharing and effective service delivery within its area of responsibility.
The renewed push for cooperation was demonstrated on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, through a series of strategic courtesy and familiarization visits involving key security agencies and traditional institutions across Oyo and Osun states.
As part of the engagements, the Operational Headquarters of the Command hosted the Nigerian Air Force Works Station, Ibadan, led by its Commander, Air Commodore D.U. Njoku. The delegation was received by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, alongside senior officers of the Command.
Speaking during the visit, Air Commodore Njoku emphasized the need for sustained inter-agency synergy in addressing evolving security challenges, stressing that close collaboration among security agencies is critical to combating smuggling, economic sabotage and other trans-border crimes.
In his remarks, Deputy Comptroller Adewole expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Air Force for the visit and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening existing partnerships. He noted that the Nigeria Customs Service remains resolute in the discharge of its statutory mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation and border security, adding that cooperation with sister agencies enhances operational efficiency and national security outcomes.
Further reinforcing stakeholder relations, the Acting Customs Area Controller 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 State Controller, DC V.C. Oyeaka. Discussions at the meeting focused on deepening intelligence sharing, improving coordinated border management and adopting proactive measures to strengthen the security architecture of the state.
In addition, Deputy Comptroller Adewole paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, highlighting the importance of traditional institutions as key partners in maintaining peace, promoting lawful trade and supporting community-based security initiatives.
The Acting Customs Area Controller reaffirmed that the Oyo/Osun Area Command will continue to foster productive relationships with security agencies, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the effective discharge of its statutory responsibilities and the safety of lives and property across the Command’s operational area.
