Apapa Customs, Nigerian Navy Deepens Operational Collaborations Clone
Apapa Customs, Nigerian Navy Deepens Operational Collaboration for National
In the quest to further consolidate on its vibrant operational record, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, had on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, to deepen operational collaboration in line with the Three (3) policy thrusts of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD.
During the visit, as contained im the press statement signed by CSC Isah Sulaiman, the CAC stated that: “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis.”
On collaboration, he noted that modern border management requires agencies to work in tandem, adding: “While Customs is known for trade facilitation and revenue generation, we also perform critical security functions. To achieve this mandate, we must collaborate with the military, the mother of security.” However on innovation, he added: “Innovation is doing things differently to achieve better results and strengthening inter-agency cooperation is part of that approach.”
Oshoba however appreciated the Navy for securing Nigeria’s waters, as he stated that, “No vessel can come into the country without safe waters. We commend you for keeping the maritime environment secure.”
He as well solicited for sustained support along the Apapa port corridor to ensure seamless cargo movement.
Responding, Rear Admiral Mustapha acknowledged the longstanding partnership between both agencies, as he emphasized that: “Port security is about inter-agency and coordination. Without security, there is no development.”
He also commended the Service under CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for its performance, noting: “The Customs has done exceptionally well in blocking revenue leakages and surpassing national revenue targets. Continue what you are doing; with more revenue, there will be more infrastructure and social safety network for the country.”
The FOC assured the Command of improved and seamless cooperation in securing the maritime domain and supporting national economic growth.
