By Seun Ibiyemi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a rehabilitated healthcare facility in Modakeke, Osun State, as part of efforts to improve access to basic medical services and strengthen community development.
The facility was commissioned on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole.
The development forms part of the Service’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at supporting host communities and improving residents’ welfare.
Speaking at the ceremony, Adeniyi, represented by Adewole, emphasised the importance of accessible and quality healthcare, particularly in communities where residents face challenges accessing essential medical services.
He said the rehabilitation demonstrated the Service’s commitment to complementing government efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve the quality of life of Nigerians.
The Customs chief noted that the responsibilities of the Service extended beyond revenue generation, trade facilitation and the suppression of smuggling to include contributions to the social and economic development of communities.
He urged residents of Modakeke to take ownership of the facility, maintain its infrastructure and use it responsibly to ensure that it continues to serve present and future generations.
The Ogunsua of Modakeke, represented by a member of the Modakeke Traditional Council, Chief Folorunsho Awoyomi, commended the Comptroller-General and the Nigeria Customs Service for the intervention.
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Awoyomi described the rehabilitation as a welcome development that would contribute to the well-being of residents, while highlighting the importance of partnerships between public institutions and host communities in addressing local needs.
Community members also expressed appreciation to the Service, noting that the rehabilitated facility would bring basic healthcare services closer to residents and ease some of the difficulties associated with accessing medical attention.
They, however, stressed the need for effective management and regular maintenance to ensure the facility remains functional and continues to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
The commissioning underscores the Nigeria Customs Service’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with host communities through social interventions, while supporting broader initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and promote sustainable development.
