Kwara Customs Boss Seeks Emir Of Ilorin, Sister Agencies' Support
The newly deployed Comptroller, Kwara Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mathew Ojeifo, has solicited the support of the Emir of Ilorin and sister security agencies for effective operation.
He made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin, the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, Department for State Services, Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and other security agencies in the state.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Chado Zakari, and made available to journalists.
Speaking at the Headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigeria Army, Sobi cantonment Ilorin, the Comptroller solicited for the cooperation of the Sobi cantonment in curbing trans-border crimes in the state.
The Comptroller recalled that the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Customs Service from time immemorial have been working in the areas of border management, intelligence sharing and capacity building.
He highlighted the recent collaboration with Nigeria Army while stating his intention to further cement the existing relationship.
“For us in Customs and indeed all other members of the Security Agencies, our task in this part of the country is critical. We have a collective mandate to ensure and enhance national security, he said.
The Comptroller also on behalf of Comptroller General of Customs, AB Adeniyi, and the Nigeria Customs management staff sympathized with Nigeria Army over the recent killing of gallant troupe in Delta state.
He describe the attack as barbaric and pray for the souls of the lost officers and soldiers.
Responding, Brigadier-General AA Babalola said the Nigerian Army will continue to work assiduously with the Customs in tackling trans-border crimes, banditry, and other security challenges in the state.
Similarly, Compt. FM Ojeifo also visited the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Sulu Gambari, CFR, at his Palace, Ilorin.
During the visit, the Customs Area Controller introduced himself to the Emir as the newly posted controller of Customs, Kwara Command and sought the royal blessings of his Royal Highness to succeed in responsibilities as he navigates the challenges ascribed to his office.
While welcoming the Controller in his palace, the Emir thanked the Controller for finding time to visit him and appreciated him for identifying with traditional institutions as one of the important institutions to reckon with.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Saka Asiat Ayinke Mohammed Ibrahim Kaiama Akeem Lawal Dairo Kunle Paul Onilu Babajide Ajayi Elese Of Igbaja Abdulrasheed Akogun Ilorin Anchor Men And Women Risikat Lawal Elections Aasiyat Bello Oyedepo KWAFFA Aishat Sulu-Gambari Tunde Kazeem Abdulrahman Onikijipa Kwara State Polytechnic Olatunji Ayeni Mubarak Oladosu Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development Tunji Moronfoye Gobir Organization Foundation Charles Ibitoye Sebastine Obasi Riskat Opakunle Sheriff Shagaya Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir Ahmad Ali Muhammed Abdullahi Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen Shuaibu Yaman Shehu Adaramaja Baba Isale Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim NIPR Henry Makinwa Ilorin Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan Budo Egba Hamidu Olowo Ahmed Saidu Rufai Bankole Omisore Suraj Tunji Oyewale Kwara State Football Association Abatemi Usman Igbaja Abdulrasaq Alaro Dauda Adeniran Adeshola Salary Lanre Jimoh Saka Keji Kunbi Titiloye CLAY POT 2023 Elections Aisha Ahman-Pategi Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf Sheikh Ridhwanullah 3MTT Vishvas KOZ Tractors Yahaya Jibril Usman Olosi Of Osi Air Peace Omotosho Abubakar Suleiman Oko Erin Christopher Ayeni Funmi Salau Iyiola Oyedepo Sadiq Buhari Bluenile Associates Ahmed Rueben Parejo Nigeria Foundation For Artificial Intelligence Vasolar Consortium Mujtabah Bature

