By Seun Ibiyemi
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reinforced its inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance national security, operational efficiency, and effective service delivery.
On Wednesday, Brigadier General Abubakar Saddiq Bugaje, Garrison Commander of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, paid a courtesy visit to the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command.
He expressed appreciation for the warm reception and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation among security agencies, noting that “no agency can operate in isolation.”
He reaffirmed the army’s commitment to continued collaboration in addressing security challenges within Oyo State.
Responding, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Moses Adewole, acknowledged the army’s critical role in safeguarding the nation and assured continued support and strengthened collaboration to improve operational efficiency.
The following day, Thursday, 26 February 2026, DC Adewole and members of the Command’s Management Team visited the EFCC Zonal Office in Ibadan.
During the visit, he commended the Commission for its efforts in combating corruption and financial crimes, and expressed the desire to sustain collaboration through joint operations, intelligence sharing, and capacity-building initiatives.
EFCC Zonal Director, Mrs. Hauwa Garba Ringim, welcomed the visit and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to maintaining a cordial and symbiotic relationship with the Customs Command, assuring continued support in intelligence, enforcement, and operational cooperation.
These engagements highlight the Oyo/Osun Area Command’s dedication to forging strategic partnerships with sister agencies to enhance national security, promote transparency, and ensure effective service delivery in support of national development.
