Oyo/Osun Customs Strengthen Collaboration With Traditional Rulers, Seeks Support Against Smuggling

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, on Thursday 12 March 2026, paid courtesy visits to the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba (Dr.) Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions in the fight against smuggling and the promotion of legitimate trade.

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‎According to the public relations officer of the command, ASC Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, who issued the press release to newsmen, said the visits formed part of the Controller’s stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at fostering stronger relationships with traditional authorities whose leadership and influence remain critical in mobilizing community support for government policies and initiatives.

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‎During his visit to the palace of the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, DC Adewole appreciated the warm reception accorded to him and his delegation, noting that the Nigeria Customs Service recognizes the important role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace, security, and order within communities.

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He emphasized that the Oyo/Osun Area Command remains committed to its core mandates of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and facilitation of legitimate trade, while seeking the support of community leaders in sensitizing residents on the negative impact of smuggling on the nation’s economy.

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‎In his response, the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba Adeyeri III, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its efforts in safeguarding the nation’s economy and assured the Controller of the continued support of the traditional institution in discouraging smuggling and promoting lawful trade within the community.

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‎Similarly, during the visit to the palace of the Soun of Ogbomosho, DC Adewole reiterated the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional rulers and other stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness, noting that community cooperation is vital to the success of Customs operation.

In his remarks, the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, described the visit as timely and commendable, assuring the Controller of the support of the people of Ogbomosho in assisting the Nigeria Customs Service in its efforts to combat smuggling and promote legitimate trade.

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‎The courtesy visits underscored the Oyo/Osun Area Command’s commitment to strengthening synergy with traditional institutions as key partners in ensuring economic stability, security, and national development.

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