WE WILL MAINTAIN HARMONIOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP B/N THE CUSTOMS & THE POLICE; COMPT MUAZU ASSURES PORTS POLICE COMMISSIONER
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller M. Muazu, paid a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command as part of efforts to consolidate existing inter-agency cooperation and strengthen security within the nation’s maritime environment.
During the visit, the new Customs Area Controller assured the Commissioner of Police of his willingness and readiness to work closely with the Command towards strengthening the existing synergy between both agencies. He reiterated his commitment to fostering mutual cooperation, effective intelligence sharing, and operational collaboration in the collective pursuit of a safe, secure, and economically viable maritime environment.
The Customs Area Controller further emphasised the importance of maintaining a harmonious working relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force, noting that sustained inter-agency collaboration remains critical to addressing emerging security challenges, facilitating legitimate trade, and safeguarding national economic interests.
In her response, the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc, mnips, warmly welcomed the new Controller and his delegation and congratulated him on his appointment. She reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, stressing that effective inter-agency cooperation remains indispensable to combating criminal activities and safeguarding critical port infrastructure.
The CP further assured the Comptroller of the Command’s continued support and readiness to deepen the existing partnership through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and sustained engagement towards ensuring a peaceful, secure, and business-friendly port environment.
The visit underscored the shared resolve of both agencies to strengthen institutional partnerships, enhance operational efficiency, and promote a safer maritime domain conducive to national economic growth.