Embrace collective approach to National Security – Customs CG tasks Security Agencies

Ajirioghene Imah



The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has tasked customs operatives and Security Agencies at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport(MMIA) Command to cultivate a strong network of intelligence and not to work in solitude for the benefit of the Nation.

The Customs boss gave this charge while being received by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Gidado at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

While urging the officers to always create good impression, he advised them to be security conscious and work hard to rid the nation of illicit drugs, as the terminal is known to have intercepted a large volume of drugs in recent times.

In his words, “My advice is that we all must come together for the enhancement of National Security; our common goal and interest should bind us together. We must always show professionalism in all areas, there should not be room for rivalry, rather we should do things that will promote collaboration and cooperation so that we can enhance efficiency.” He said

He also tasked all Agencies at the airport to work in harmony in enhancing the car parking system for easy entry and exit.

“When you look at the vehicles parked at areas with clear instruction of not to park, about eighty or ninety per cent of them are for the personnel working here. The car park system must be taken as a priority for effective service delivery.” He added

On the clearance of goods, he urged the Command to stand-by the 24-hour clearance policy to aid trade facilitation, beckoning them to work in synergy with the terminal operators and other partner agencies while being diligent in the fight against arms smuggling.