Customs Zone C boss preaches security synergy to security agencies in Imo

The Acting Comptroller of Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Farouk Nadaniya, has taken the gospel of fostering cordial relationships and collaboration to various security agencies in Owerri, Imo State.

The gospel visits provided an opportunity for meaningful engagements, relationship building and deliberations on mutual interest particularly the need to sustain peace, promote security and enhance cooperation between the relevant institutions.

The security agencies visited included the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Imo State command, the Department of State Services (DSS), The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Imo State Command.

In his remarks at the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Command, Acting Comptroller Nadaniya stated that Federal Operations Unit, being the enforcement arm of the Nigeria Customs Service in the zone which includes South South and South East, has enormous task ahead considering the security challenges of the state.

“My visit is aimed at soliciting for unity of purpose and inter agency synergy which will enhance my operational effectiveness in my Area of Jurisdiction as the strive against smuggling and other crimes is a collective responsibility. I am committed to maintaining a positive working relationship with security agencies and supporting collective efforts towards peace, stability and the over-all wellbeing of the state and its environs,” said Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya.

Welcoming Acting Comptroller, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Garba Audu Boss, expressed delight at the visit as he received the Acting Comptroller of the unit. He also applauded his initiative to strengthen inter-agency relations.

“The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force are federal government agencies with important responsibilities in national security and the protection of lives and properties. I urge you to work closely with other security agencies in the fight against insurgency and other security threats in the state,” said Boss.

At the Department of State Services Imo State Command, the Director, Mr. Godwin Uche Dunkwu, told Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya that despite the differences in their statutory responsibilities, security agencies including the Military and Paramilitary in the state maintained cordial and harmonious working relationships.

He assured the Customs boss his maximum cooperation, reaffirming his commitment to sustaining the same level of support and collaboration previously extended to his predecessor.

DC Nadaniya also visited 511 Quick Response Group Nigeria Airforce Base, Owerri, where the Commander, Air Commodore SP Sekego, mentioned that despite the security challenges, Imo State is a safe place to live.

He encouraged the Acting Comptroller to join the security team of the state because all the security agencies in the state work as a team to achieve one goal. He emphasized that the success of the recently released kidnapped Corp members was as a result of teamwork of the Security Agencies in the state.

DC Nadaniya, in continuation of his tour, visited the Headquarters of 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze Owerri where he was received by the Brigade Commander Brigadier General A Ahmed.

In his remarks, the Commander reiterated the importance of collective responsibility and having a common goal in making the state peaceful. He emphasized the need for sustained inter agency cooperation, coordination and collaboration in tackling security challenges and ensuring the effective discharge of the respective mandates of the agencies.

He reiterated the importance of maintaining cordial relationships and strengthening collective efforts towards promoting peace, security and stability in the state.

The Acting Comptroller also visited the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps Imo State Command, who disclosed that he was also newly posted to the state and expressed his readiness to work collaboratively with the new Acting Comptroller and other security agencies in the state.