The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified inter-agency collaboration in Oyo State following a series of high level courtesy visits to key security and regulatory institutions between February 17 and 19, 2026.
Leading the engagements was the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller, Moses Adewole, who reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening intelligence sharing, joint operations, and coordinated enforcement actions to enhance national security and trade compliance.
This was disclosed in a press statement signed by command’s Public Relations Officer Assistant Superintendent of Customs I , Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola on 19 February, 2026
On February 17, Adewole and his management team visited the Oyo State Command of the Department of State Services in Ibadan, where they were received by the State Director, Rahim Adelakun. Adewole commended the DSS for its critical role in safeguarding lives and property, stressing the need for sustained collaboration in tackling security challenges. Adelakun, in response, described Customs as a vital institution in Nigeria’s economic development and border protection architecture, pledging continued intelligence support and operational cooperation.
On 18th the Customs delegation met with the Oyo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) The State Commander , Oluwarotimi Lawal , lauded Customs’ strategic efforts in curbing illicit trafficking and assured the agency’s maximum cooperation in joint enforcement drives. Adewole reiterated the Command’s resolve to deepen partnership in combating smuggling and drug related crimes.
The inter agency outreach concluded on February 19 with a visit to the Southwest Zonal Office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC) in Ibadan. The Zonal Coordinator Dr. Isaac Anjorin Kolawole highlighted the importance of collaboration in regulating food and drug imports to safeguard public health. Adewole reaffirmed Customs’ commitment to working closely with NAFDAC to prevent the entry of substandard and harmful products into the country.
The three day engagement underscores the Oyo/Osun Area Command’s strategic push to consolidate partnerships with sister agencies, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen border security. Observers say the renewed synergy is expected to enhance coordinated enforcement, protect public health, and contribute to Nigeria’s broader socio economic development goals.
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