The newly appointed Customs Area Controller of Apapa Area Command, Comptroller M. Muazu, has made a strategic and promising start to his tenure, prioritising port security, inter-agency cooperation and operational synergy with critical maritime stakeholders.
In a decisive move underscoring his commitment to effective leadership and a secure maritime environment, Comptroller Muazu paid a familiarisation visit to the Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, signalling his determination to consolidate existing institutional partnerships and strengthen the collective security architecture of the nation’s foremost maritime gateway.
The visit represents an encouraging opening chapter in Comptroller Muazu’s tenure at Apapa, reflecting a leadership approach anchored on strategic engagement, institutional partnership and proactive security management. By placing inter-agency cooperation at the forefront of his initial engagements, the new Area Controller has demonstrated a clear appreciation of the strategic importance of collective action in securing the maritime corridor.
During the visit, Apapa Customs helmsman expressed his readiness to work in close concert with the Police Command to deepen the longstanding relationship between both agencies. He emphasised the need for enhanced intelligence sharing, coordinated enforcement operations and sustained institutional engagement as essential instruments for tackling security threats, protecting port infrastructure and preserving the integrity of maritime trade.
Comptroller Muazu stressed that harmonious and productive working relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service ,NCS, and Nigeria Police Force remains indispensable to addressing evolving security challenges, facilitating legitimate trade and safeguarding the nation’s economic interests.
He pointed out the importance of a united operational front in securing port facilities against criminal infiltration while ensuring that legitimate commercial activities proceed in a safe, orderly and business-friendly environment.
In her response, the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, CP Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, psc, mnips, warmly received the new Area Controller and his delegation, congratulating him on his appointment.
She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to supporting the Service in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, noting that robust inter-agency collaboration remains vital to combating criminality and protecting critical maritime infrastructure.
CP Agbaminoja further assured Comptroller Muazu of the Police Command’s continued cooperation and readiness to strengthen the existing partnership through timely intelligence exchange, coordinated operational engagements and regular communication.
She emphasised that sustained collaboration between both institutions would enhance security, promote operational effectiveness and reinforce confidence in the port environment.
As Apapa remains a critical gateway for international trade and national revenue generation, the renewed commitment by both agencies is expected to strengthen port security, improve operational coordination and create a more secure and efficient environment for legitimate commerce.
Muazu’s early emphasis on partnership and security thus sets a constructive tone for his administration, reinforcing the principle that effective port management depends not only on enforcement and trade facilitation but also on the strength of the alliances forged among institutions entrusted with protecting the nation’s maritime and economic interests.
Credit: Udeme Clement
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