Felix Kumuyi
Comptroller Onyeka Prioritizes National Security, Fastens Robust Ties with Sister Agencies
The Customs Area Controller TinCan Island Port Command, of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka has embraced robust collaborative stance with relevant stakeholders, especially the security agencies geared towards a formidable national security. He noted that, to achieve a safe and prosperous nation, all security agencies in the Country must prioritise National Security and reinforce collaboration among themselves.
Comptroller Onyeka who said this while receiving the Commanding Officer Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry, Navy Captain Omotayo Busuyi Oyeleye in his office, further 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 in order to deter criminal elements from perpetuating their nefarious activities through the Seaport, describing such actions as detrimental to national development.
Continuing, the Controller lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy for providing adequate maritime security against sea robberies.
In his submissions, 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 similar development, Comptroller Onyeka paid a familiarisation visit to the Controllers of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services PTML and Tincan Island Commands. During the visit which was held at the Quarantine office in TinCan, he reassured the agency of continued collaboration and expressed his commitment to integrating the Quarantine Service into the Command’s activities for better synergy.
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