The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, has pledged stronger inter-agency cooperation with the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to enhance port security, facilitate legitimate trade and protect Nigeria’s economic interests.
Mu’azu gave the assurance during a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the command, where he met with the Commissioner of Police, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja.
The Customs chief reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the existing partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force through improved intelligence sharing, operational collaboration and sustained engagement.
He stressed that a harmonious working relationship between both agencies was essential to addressing emerging security challenges, safeguarding critical port infrastructure and creating a secure environment for maritime and commercial activities.
According to him, effective inter-agency collaboration remains crucial to ensuring that security operations support legitimate trade and contribute to the growth of the nation’s economy.
In her response, Agbaminoja welcomed Mu’azu and his delegation, congratulating him on his appointment as Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Command.
She reaffirmed the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Customs Service in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.
Agbaminoja noted that effective cooperation among security agencies was indispensable to combating criminal activities, protecting critical port facilities and maintaining order within the maritime environment.
She also assured the Customs controller of the command’s readiness to deepen the existing partnership through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations and regular engagements aimed at sustaining a peaceful, secure and business-friendly port environment.
The visit underscored the commitment of both agencies to strengthening institutional relations, improving operational efficiency and enhancing security across Nigeria’s maritime domain.
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