Compt. Onyeka Strengthens Ties With Sister Agencies... Priorities National Security And Collaboration

The Area Controller of TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Frank Onyeka has said that to achieve a safe and prosperous nation, all security agencies in the Country must prioritise National Security and reinforce collaboration among themselves.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, OE Ivara, the CAC, while receiving the Commanding Officer Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry, Navy Captain Omotayo Busuyi Oyeleye in his office, noted that beyond the core functions of revenue generation, trade facilitation and suppression of smuggling activities, Tin Can Island Port Command also aims to build a strong and formidable synergy with all security agencies in order to deter criminal elements from perpetuating their nefarious activities through the Sea, describing such actions as detrimental to national development.

Comptroller Onyeka lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Navy for providing adequate maritime security against sea robberies.

In his submissions, The Commanding Officer praised the efforts of Nigeria Customs Service for always rising to the occasion of joint patrol, disclosing that such input by the service has always been pivotal to the success of joint operations.

In another development, Comptroller Onyeka paid a familiarization visit to the Controllers of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services TinCan Island Commands.

During the visit which was held at the Quarantine office in TinCan, Onyeka reassured the agency of continued collaboration and expressed his commitment to integrating the Quarantine Service into the Command’s activities for better synergy.

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