By Miriam Humbe
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its relentless efforts in ensuring that economic and financial criminals are brought to justice and towards a more prosperous economic growth of the country.
Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday.
The Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Comptroller J.O. Adelaja gave the commendation on Thursday, February 27, 2025 when he led a delegation of NCS top officers in the zone on a familiarization visit to the Acting Zonal Director, Ibadan Directorate of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE 1 Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Adelaja said: “The EFCC, over the years, has demonstrated commitment to national security, rule of law, and economic integrity in tackling financial crimes, money laundering, and illicit trade activities that undermine the economic growth of the country.”
He disclosed that the NCS acknowledged “the Commission’s unabated efforts to combat and curb corruption.”
He said that NCS’ collaboration with the EFCC remained vital in identifying, investigating and prosecuting those who commit financial crimes “and smugglers who exploit the nation’s borders and trade systems for illegal activities.”
He called for enhancement of intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building between both Agencies.
In her response, Ringim said that the EFCC, under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, was poised to collaborate with NCS in combating economic and financial crimes towards ensuring a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
She encouraged the NCS to intensify efforts against smuggling and illegal wildlife trafficking, as they posed serious economic crimes.
