Kwara Customs reaffirms commitment to inter-agency collaboration
* Hosts NSCDC, SON bosses
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Deputy Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, has hosted two important courtesy visits that underscored the value of inter-agency collaboration and institutional goodwill.
The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, and the Kwara State Coordinator of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Engr. Oyewopo Abdulrazaq, each called on the Acting Area Controller to seek greater synergy and mutual support among agencies in building a stronger, united national front, according to a statement by DSC M. Suleiman, the Command’s Public Relations Officer.
He said: “Beyond the formalities, the visits fostered deep conversation, reflecting a shared desire for agencies to work hand in hand. Key issues includes strengthening inter-agency collaboration, deepening mutual understanding, and identifying fresh areas of synergy to deliver first-hand intelligence, meaningful strategies for successful implementation of government policies and agenda, and moreover enhanced positive impact on the people of Kwara State.
“Deputy Comptroller N.A. Ogundeyi received both delegations with warmth and candour, expressing delight at the visits and reiterating that no agency can truly thrive in isolation.
“According to him, such partnerships are paramount to attaining effective governance and service delivery.
“For their part, both Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed and Engr. Oyewopo Abdulrazaq spoke enthusiastically about the great atmosphere at the Kwara Area Command, describing the engagement as refreshing, productive, and a clear reflection of leadership that inspires collaboration.
“As the visits concluded, both parties resolved not only to sustain existing ties between their institutions but also to actively pursue new and creative ways to collaborate for the greater good of the nation.
“The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, under the leadership of Deputy Comptroller N.A. Ogundeyi, remains steadfast in its commitment to building bridges, fostering partnerships, and delivering its mandate with integrity and professionalism.’
