"National Security is Top Priority" – Comptroller Onyeka
.... As He Calls For Stronger Collaboration with Sister Agencies
Kathy Kyari
In order to guarantee a safe and successful country, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port Command, has underlined the necessity for all Nigerian security agencies to prioritise national security and improve interagency cooperation.
During a courtesy call by Navy Captain Omotayo Busuyi Oyeleye, the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry, Comptroller Onyeka emphasised that the Tincan Island Port Command is dedicated to building a strong partnership with other security agencies in addition to its primary duties of generating revenue, facilitating trade, and fighting smuggling.
Such cooperation, he emphasised, is crucial in discouraging criminal groups from using the harbour for illicit purposes, which he characterised as harmful to the advancement of the country.
Commending the Nigerian Navy’s role in safeguarding the nation’s waters, Comptroller Onyeka stated, "Beyond our statutory duties, building a formidable alliance with sister agencies is crucial in securing our maritime environment and ensuring national security."
In response, Navy Captain Oyeleye praised the Nigeria Customs Service for its unwavering commitment to joint patrol efforts. "The Nigeria Customs Service has always risen to the occasion in joint operations, and their contributions have been pivotal to our collective success," he noted.
In a related development, Comptroller Onyeka paid a familiarization visit to the Controllers of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services (NAQS) at PTML and Tincan Island Commands. The visit, which took place at the Quarantine office in Tincan, reinforced the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to fostering inter-agency cooperation.
Comptroller Onyeka reassured the NAQS of continued collaboration and reiterated his dedication to integrating the agency into the Command’s operations for enhanced synergy.
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