The Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Saidu Yusuf, has underscored the importance of continued cooperation among sister agencies to boost security in the country.
He encouraged them to build a solid reputation, saying that a good reputation takes time to establish and would ultimately lead to recommendations
Yusuf, who is also the Zonal Co-ordinator Zone A, Lagos, made this known during his visit to Customs Ogun 1 Area Command, on Thursday in Idiroko, Ogun.
He said that all agencies were committed to serving Nigeria by providing adequate security.
Yusuf noted that the days when Customs, the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Department of State Security (DSS) operated in isolation were over.
He stated that the country’s laws recognised the necessity for collaboration among government agencies to achieve effective results.
“No agency can work alone in providing security. We must all work together to serve the same purpose: ensuring the safety of the Nigerian nation and its people,” he said.
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The Customs boss praised the leadership of various sister agencies in the Ogun 1 Area Command for their resilience and synergy in enhancing security.
Furthermore, he also commended the Area Comptroller of Customs Ogun 1, Mr James Ojo, for building strong capacities and mentoring younger officers for the future.
Yusuf urged the personnel to uphold high standards and work diligently, warning that any staff member who is complacent would be relegated to a lower position.
He assured the officials of Ogun I Area Command that their hard work would not go unnoticed.
Yusuf also urged personnel to report any complaints to the Area Comptroller, and if those issues could be resolved at that level, they would be escalated to the Zonal Command for resolution.
In response, the Area Comptroller expressed gratitude to the ACG for taking the time to visit them at the Idiroko border.
The ACG also inaugurated a renovated Officers’ Mess during his visit.
