NIGERIA CUSTOMS, APAPA COMMAND STRENGTHENS SYNERGY WITH NIGERIAN NAVY

By Okey Iroegbu 

Following the three policy thrust of Consolidation, Collaboration and Innovation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, PhD., the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Ports Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar

Abdullahi Mustapha. While speaking during the visit to the Navy command, Comptroller Oshoba stated that “The CGC has Three (3) key policy thrusts. The first is consolidation. On assuming duty, I resolved to consolidate on the gains already achieved and improve the existing relationship between Apapa Command and the Nigerian Navy within this axis. “Customs is known for trade facilitation and revenue generation, we also perform critical security functions. To achieve this mandate, we must collaborate with the military, the mother of security while on innovation, he added that “Innovation is doing things differently to achieve better results and strengthening inter-agency cooperation is part of that approach.” The report

reaching this media through the Command's Public Relations Officer, CSC Isah Sulaiman further indicated that the CAC  appreciated the Navy for securing Nigeria’s waters, also soliciting sustained support along the Apapa port corridor to ensure seamless cargo movement. “No vessel can come into the country without safe waters. We commend you for keeping the maritime environment secure” THE cac STATED. In his response, Rear Admiral Mustapha acknowledged the longstanding partnership between both agencies, emphasizing: “Port security is about inter-agency and coordination. Without security, there is no development.” He commended the Service under CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for its performance, noting: “The Customs has

done exceptionally well in blocking revenue leakages and surpassing national revenue targets. Continue what you are doing; with more revenue, there will be more infrastructure and social safety network for the country.”