By Seun Ibiyemi
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, DC Moses Adewole, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration through a series of courtesy visits to key security and regulatory agencies in Oyo State.
The visits, held between February 17 and 19, 2026, were aimed at reinforcing existing partnerships and enhancing synergy in intelligence sharing, joint operations, and national security.
On Tuesday, February 17, DC Adewole led his management team to the Oyo State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Ibadan, where they were received by the State Director, Mr. Rahim Adelakun.
Adewole commended the DSS for its critical role in safeguarding lives, property, and national security, stressing the need for sustained collaboration between both agencies.
In his response, Adelakun described the NCS as a vital institution in Nigeria’s economic development and border protection efforts.
He assured the Customs Area Controller of the DSS’s continued support through effective intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity-building initiatives.
On Wednesday, February 18, the Ag. CAC paid a similar visit to the Oyo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), where he was received by the State Commander, Commander Oluwarotimi Lawal.
Lawal commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its strategic role in combating illicit trafficking and pledged maximum cooperation from the NDLEA.
Adewole, in his remarks, expressed appreciation for the agency’s partnership and reiterated his resolve to strengthen the existing relationship in the interest of national security.
The series of visits concluded on Thursday, February 19, with a courtesy call on the Southwest Zonal Office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Ibadan. The Ag. CAC was received by the Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Isaac Anjorin Kolawole.
Adewole acknowledged NAFDAC’s critical role in regulating food and drug safety and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to continued collaboration in protecting public health and national interest.
Dr. Kolawole, in his response, praised the Nigeria Customs Service for its contributions to revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations, and border security.
He emphasized the importance of inter-agency synergy in achieving effective service delivery and national development.
The Oyo/Osun Area Command said the visits underscore its determination to foster stronger partnerships with sister agencies to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen national security, and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.
