RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos.
The newly appointed Controller of Customs, Tincan Island Port Area Command, Comptroller JA ANANI at the weekend paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc mnips, at the Command Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos.
The visit was aimed at fostering stronger inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the existing synergy between the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force in securing the nation’s maritime domain and facilitating legitimate trade within the ports.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Isaac Hundeyin made the disclosure in a release to journalists.
Speaking during the visit, the Customs Controller commended the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command for its unwavering commitment to maintaining security and public order within the port environment.
He emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation among security and regulatory agencies in addressing emerging challenges and ensuring the smooth operation of port activities.
In her response, the Commissioner of Police welcomed the Customs Controller and congratulated him on his appointment.
CP Agbaminoja reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Customs Service and other stakeholders to strengthen security architecture across the nation’s seaports.
The Commissioner noted that effective collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint drills remain critical to combating criminal activities within the maritime sector and safeguarding critical national assets.
Both leaders pledged to deepen the existing partnership between their respective agencies in pursuit of a secure, efficient, and globally competitive maritime ecosystem.