National Security: Onyeka Pushes for Enhanced Sister Agencies Collaboration

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has said that to achieve a safe and prosperous nation, all security agencies in the country must prioritise National Security through enhanced synergy and collaboration among themselves.

Comptroller Onyeka with the Controllers of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services, PTML and Tincan Island Commands during a familiarisation visit

Comptroller Onyeka who was speaking while receiving the Commanding Officer, Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry, Navy Captain Omotayo Busuyi Oyeleye, in his office , noted that beyond the core functions of revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling activities, Tincan Island Port Command also aims to build a strong and formidable synergy with all security agencies.

The Command Public Relations Officer, OE Ivara in a statement quoting the Tin-Can customs boss, said such collaboration is to deter criminal elements from perpetuating  their nefarious activities through the Seaport, describing such actions as detrimental to national development.

This is even as he lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy for providing adequate maritime security against sea robberies.

On his part, the Commanding Officer praise the Nigeria Customs Service for always rising to the occasion of joint patrol, disclosing that such input by the Service has always been pivotal to the success of joint operations.

In another development, Comptroller Onyeka paid a familiarisation visit to the Controllers of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services, PTML and Tin Can Island Commands. During the visit, which was held at the Quarantine office in Tin Can, he reassured the agency of continued collaboration and expressed his commitment to integrating the Quarantine Service into the Command’s activities for better synergy.