The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and community engagement as part of a broader strategy to enhance security, intelligence sharing, and operational effectiveness across the region.
This commitment was reaffirmed on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, during a series of strategic courtesy and familiarisation visits involving key security agencies and traditional authorities.
As part of the engagement, the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan hosted a delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Works Station, Ibadan, led by the Station Commander, Air Commodore D.U. Njoku. The delegation was received by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, alongside principal officers of the Command.
Speaking during the visit, Air Commodore Njoku underscored the importance of sustained inter-agency synergy in addressing emerging security challenges. He noted that effective collaboration among security agencies remains critical in combating smuggling, economic sabotage, and other transborder crimes that threaten national security and economic stability.
In his response, Deputy Comptroller Adewole expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Air Force for the visit and reiterated the Command’s readiness to strengthen existing partnerships. He emphasised that the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to its statutory mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security, adding that cooperation with sister agencies significantly enhances operational efficiency and intelligence driven enforcement.
Further reinforcing this collaborative drive,Adewole paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command. He was received by the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, who represented the State Controller, DC V.C. Oyeaka. Discussions during the meeting focused on deepening intelligence sharing, improving coordinated border management, and adopting proactive measures to strengthen the state’s security architecture.
In recognition of the role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace and security, Adewole also paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Senator) Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja. The visit highlighted the importance of grassroots collaboration, community trust, and traditional leadership in promoting lawful trade, peacebuilding, and community-based security initiatives.
Adewole reaffirmed that the command will continue to build and sustain productive relationships with security agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective discharge of its statutory responsibilities and the promotion of a secure environment conducive to economic growth.
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