Customs, Police PROs Forge Interagency Partnership  

BY FUNMI ALUKO

In a move to enhance inter-agency collaboration, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on 9 July 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), Abdullahi Maiwada at the Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja.

During the visit, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Customs Service. “Our roles as security agencies are crucial to national security and economic stability. By working together, we can better discharge our responsibilities and serve the public more effectively,” Adejobi stated.

Responding, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada  expressed enthusiasm as he readily endorsed his counterpart’s call for collaboration.

He said, “This visit is a significant step towards strengthening our relationship with the Nigeria Police Force. Our combined efforts will undoubtedly enhance our operational efficiency and public service delivery,” said Maiwada.

The meeting focused on identifying areas of mutual interest where both agencies can cooperate to improve their functions to foster a positive image for both institutions.

It is noteworthy that the visit concluded with a mutual pledge to work towards enhancing national security and economic prosperity.