By Peace Udugba -The Daily Torch Media
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to strengthen port security, combat criminal activities and facilitate legitimate trade.
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Murtala Muazu, gave the assurance during a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, in Lagos.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Isaac Hundeyin, Muazu expressed his readiness to strengthen the existing relationship between the two agencies to enhance security and operational efficiency across the maritime sector.
He emphasised the importance of mutual cooperation, effective intelligence sharing and coordinated operations in maintaining a safe, secure and economically viable port environment.
The Customs controller noted that a harmonious working relationship between the NCS and the Nigeria Police Force was essential to addressing emerging security challenges, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting the nation’s economic interests.
Ports Police Pledge Support for Customs
Responding, Agbaminoja welcomed Muazu and his delegation, congratulating him on his appointment as Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Area Command.
She reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to supporting the NCS in carrying out its statutory responsibilities, stressing that effective inter-agency cooperation was vital to combating criminal activities and protecting critical port infrastructure.
The police commissioner assured the Customs controller of the command’s continued support, adding that it was ready to strengthen the existing partnership through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations and sustained engagement.
According to her, closer cooperation between both agencies would help maintain a peaceful, secure and business-friendly port environment.
The visit highlighted the shared commitment of the NCS and the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command to strengthening institutional relations, improving operational efficiency and promoting security across Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The partnership is also expected to support legitimate commercial activities and contribute to national economic growth by creating a safer environment for port operations.
Tags: Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Customs Command, Ports Authority Police, Murtala Muazu, Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, Port Security, Maritime Trade, Nigeria Ports
