The Acting Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Solomon Nwankwegu MIS MNIM psc(+) has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration during separate courtesy visits to the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Niger State Command, Comptroller Hope Maduka pcc(+) and the Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Niger State Command, Commander Shehu Gwadabawa on 5 November 2026.
The visits were aimed at strengthening institutional relationships, enhancing operational cooperation and promoting effective information and intelligence sharing among the agencies, particularly in addressing security challenges within Niger State and the country at large.
During the engagements, the Acting Customs Area Controller emphasised the importance of inter-agency synergy in combating smuggling, illicit drug trafficking, cross-border crimes and other security threats. He noted that effective collaboration, mutual support and timely exchange of intelligence remain critical to achieving shared national security objectives and safeguarding the nation’s economic interests.
In his remarks, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Comptroller Hope Maduka pcc(+), appreciated the visit and emphasised the need for sustained cooperation among the agencies. He also proposed the periodic organisation of friendly sporting activities between the agencies to promote unity, strengthen interpersonal relationships and foster team spirit among officers, particularly those whose operational responsibilities keep them constantly in the field. He further wished the Acting Customs Area Controller a successful tenure and assured him of the Service’s continued cooperation and support.
Similarly, the Commander of NDLEA, Commander Shehu Gwadabawa, appreciated the visit and provided an overview of the agency’s operations, highlighting its statutory responsibilities, operational activities and ongoing efforts towards combating illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse. He further emphasised the importance of inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing and mutual support in tackling security challenges.
The engagements provided an opportunity for the agencies to exchange ideas, identify areas of mutual interest and reinforce their commitment to working together towards improved security, effective law enforcement and public safety.
The Niger/Kogi Area Command remains committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with relevant government and security agencies in line with the policy direction of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR dsm fnipr psc(+) towards enhanced security, trade facilitation and national development.
