By Peace Udugba — The Daily Torch Media
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration following separate courtesy visits to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger State.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Solomon Nwankwegu, made this commitment during visits to the Comptroller of the NIS Niger State Command, Comptroller Hope Maduka, and the Commander of the NDLEA Niger State Command, Commander Shehu Gwadabawa, on November 5, 2026.
The visits were aimed at strengthening institutional relationships, improving operational cooperation and promoting effective information and intelligence sharing among security agencies.
During the engagements, Nwankwegu stressed the importance of inter-agency synergy in tackling smuggling, illicit drug trafficking, cross-border crimes and other security threats.
He noted that effective collaboration, mutual support and timely exchange of intelligence were essential to achieving national security objectives and protecting the country’s economic interests.
Responding, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Hope Maduka, appreciated the visit and called for sustained cooperation among the agencies.
Maduka also proposed the periodic organisation of friendly sporting activities among the security agencies to promote unity, strengthen interpersonal relationships and encourage team spirit among officers, particularly those whose operational responsibilities keep them constantly in the field.
He wished the Acting Customs Area Controller a successful tenure and assured him of the Immigration Service’s continued cooperation and support.
Similarly, the NDLEA Commander in Niger State, Shehu Gwadabawa, welcomed the Customs delegation and provided an overview of the agency’s operations, statutory responsibilities and ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse.
Gwadabawa also underscored the importance of intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation and mutual support in addressing security challenges.
The engagements provided an opportunity for the agencies to exchange ideas, identify areas of common interest and strengthen their commitment to improved security, effective law enforcement and public safety.
The Niger/Kogi Area Command reiterated its commitment to building strategic partnerships with relevant government and security agencies in line with the policy direction of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The Service said the collaboration would support its broader objectives of enhancing national security, facilitating legitimate trade and contributing to national development.
Tags: Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Niger State, Kogi State, NDLEA, Immigration Service, Border Security, Drug Trafficking, Smuggling, Inter-Agency Collaboration, National Security.
