The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fight against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes.
This resolution was reached during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by Comptroller G. I. Aliyu, the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for Oyo and Osun Area Command, to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Ibadan Office, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I), Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Aliyu highlighted the strategic importance of inter-agency synergy in protecting Nigeria’s economic stability.
“The Nigeria Customs Service, as a critical revenue-generating agency, shares the EFCC’s vision as a frontline institution against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic infractions that threaten national development,” he said.
“This visit is not just ceremonial; it is strategic. Our mandates intersect in vital areas—from combating illicit financial flows and trade-based money laundering to intercepting contraband and enforcing fiscal policies. The importance of intelligence sharing and joint operations cannot be overstated.”
Aliyu pledged that under his leadership, the Command would prioritise stronger cooperation with the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies through joint operations, capacity building, and transparent communication.
He commended EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for the Commission’s achievements in asset recovery, enforcement, and public enlightenment, noting that these align with the NCS’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
“The EFCC has earned its global reputation through a relentless and principled stand against financial crimes. This is a model we at the Nigeria Customs Service deeply respect and support,” Aliyu added.
In her response, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim welcomed the visit and reaffirmed the EFCC’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the NCS.
“We are committed to a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service. Through joint task force operations and robust intelligence exchange, we can significantly disrupt economic sabotage and promote a healthier, more secure financial system,” she said.
Ringim added that the renewed collaboration would not only strengthen enforcement but also contribute to national economic growth and institutional integrity.
