In a move aimed at bolstering the national fight against economic crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in combating money laundering, smuggling, and related economic infractions.
This resolution was reached during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by Comptroller G.I. Aliyu, the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for Oyo and Osun Area Command, to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Ibadan Office, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I), Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Aliyu underscored the strategic importance of inter-agency synergy in safeguarding Nigeria’s economic integrity.
“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 stated.
“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 emphasised that under his leadership, the Command would prioritise enhanced collaboration with the EFCC and other law enforcement bodies through joint operations, capacity building, and transparent communication.
He lauded the leadership of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, for the Commission’s notable achievements in asset recovery, enforcement, prevention, and public enlightenment, describing them as aligned with the NCS’s 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,” Aliyu added.
In her response, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim welcomed the visit and expressed the EFCC’s readiness to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, describing it as a clear step toward fulfilling both agencies’ mandates.
“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 enhanced collaboration would not only reinforce enforcement efforts but also contribute meaningfully to national economic growth and institutional integrity.
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