The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has commended sister security agencies and the media for their sustained support and collaboration in the fight against smuggling and other economic crimes.
The Acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, gave the commendation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while receiving the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Mahmood Bello Ishidi, representatives of sister security agencies and other stakeholders at the Command’s headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Ogundeyi described inter-agency cooperation as critical to achieving national security and economic objectives, noting that partnerships among security and enforcement agencies had remained reliable over the years.
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He particularly appreciated the sister agencies for honouring the invitation despite the short notice, describing their presence as evidence of their commitment to shared national goals.
“I sincerely commend and appreciate our sister agencies, who have remained reliable partners in synergy and collaborative efforts for a very long period of time,” the Acting Area Controller said.
“Your presence at this gathering despite late notification underscores your commitment to our common national goals,” Ogundeyi stated.
The Customs chief also acknowledged the contributions of journalists in reporting the activities and achievements of the Nigeria Customs Service, noting that their efforts had helped communicate the Service’s operations to Nigerians across different communities.
He described the media as important partners in creating public awareness and ensuring that information about the Service’s activities reached people beyond its operational locations.
“Your invaluable support and resilience through amplifying the Service’s efforts and achievements to the larger public, as well as to the nooks and crannies of various communities across the nation, can never be overemphasised,” Ogundeyi told the journalists.
The Acting Area Controller reaffirmed the Command’s appreciation of its stakeholders and partners, expressing delight at hosting them at the Kwara Area Command in Ilorin.
The gathering brought together the leadership of Operation Whirlwind, representatives of sister security agencies, Customs officers and men, stakeholders and members of the press.
