The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating in combating money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes that threaten Nigeria’s financial system.
The pledge was made during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by Comptroller G. I. Aliyu, the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for the Oyo and Osun Area Command, to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Ibadan Office, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Aliyu highlighted the importance of inter-agency synergy in safeguarding the country’s economic stability.
“The Nigeria Customs Service, as a critical revenue-generating agency, shares the EFCC’s vision as a frontline institution against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic infractions that threaten national development,” he said.
“This visit is not just ceremonial, it is strategic. Our mandates intersect in vital areas: from combating illicit financial flows and trade-based money laundering to intercepting contraband and enforcing fiscal policies. The importance of intelligence sharing and joint operations cannot be overstated.”
Aliyu added that under his leadership, the command would prioritise collaboration with the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies through joint operations, capacity building, and transparent communication.
He also commended EFCC Chairman Mr Ola Olukoyede for the Commission’s achievements in asset recovery, enforcement, prevention, and public enlightenment, describing them as consistent with the NCS’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
“The EFCC has earned its global reputation through a relentless and principled stand against financial crimes. This is a model we at the Nigeria Customs Service deeply respect and support,” he said.
In her remarks, Ringim welcomed the visit and reaffirmed the EFCC’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the NCS, describing the renewed partnership as a crucial step toward achieving the mandates of both agencies.
“We are committed to a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service. Through joint task force operations and robust intelligence exchange, we can significantly disrupt economic sabotage and promote a healthier, more secure financial system,” she said.
Ringim noted that the enhanced collaboration would not only strengthen enforcement but also contribute significantly to national economic growth and institutional integrity.
Guardian Newspapers
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