Thursday, October 9, 2025 - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating in combating money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes that threaten Nigeria’s financial system.
The pledge was made during a courtesy and familiarisation
visit by Comptroller G. I. Aliyu, the newly appointed Customs Area Controller
for the Oyo and Osun Area Command, to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC’s
Ibadan Office, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Aliyu highlighted the
importance of inter-agency synergy in safeguarding the country’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 added that under his leadership, the command would
prioritise collaboration with the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies
through joint operations, capacity building, and transparent communication
He also commended EFCC Chairman Mr Ola Olukoyede for the
Commission’s achievements in asset recovery, enforcement, prevention, and
public enlightenment, describing them as consistent 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,” he said.
In her remarks, Ringim welcomed the visit and reaffirmed the
EFCC’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the NCS, describing the renewed
partnership as a crucial step toward achieving the mandates of both agencies.
“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 noted that the enhanced collaboration would not only
strengthen enforcement but also contribute significantly to national economic
growth and institutional integrity.
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