EFCC and Nigeria Customs officials meet in Ibadan to enhance joint operations against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed to deepen their collaboration in combating money laundering, smuggling, and other forms of economic sabotage threatening Nigeria’s economy.
This resolution was reached during a strategic meeting on Monday when the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for the Oyo and Osun Area Command, Comptroller G. I. Aliyu, paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Ibadan Office, ACE I Hauwa Ringim.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, in Ibadan.
Speaking during the visit, Comptroller Aliyu described the EFCC as a critical partner in the fight against financial and economic crimes, emphasizing the importance of intelligence sharing between both agencies.
“The NCS, as a major revenue-generating agency, shares the EFCC’s vision of curbing money laundering, smuggling, and other economic infractions that threaten national development,” Aliyu said.
“Our mandates intersect in various operations — from curbing illicit financial flows and trade-based money laundering to intercepting contraband and enforcing fiscal policies. Strengthening our collaboration is therefore indispensable.”
Aliyu further reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing inter-agency cooperation with the EFCC and other law enforcement bodies, highlighting that capacity building and transparent communication would be key to achieving shared goals.
“Through collaboration, capacity building, and open communication channels, we can curb economic sabotage and improve national revenue,” he added.
He also commended the EFCC leadership under Mr. Ola Olukoyede for its accomplishments in asset recovery, enforcement, and public sensitization, describing the Commission’s achievements as a model of professionalism and accountability.
“The EFCC has earned a global reputation through its integrity and commitment to fighting financial and economic crimes,” Aliyu noted.
In her remarks, ACE I Hauwa Ringim welcomed the visit and lauded the Customs Service’s renewed commitment to inter-agency collaboration.
“This engagement is a clear step toward achieving our shared mandates,” she said. “The EFCC is open to joint task force operations, intelligence exchange, and coordinated enforcement strategies with the Customs Service.”
Ringim added that such partnerships would not only protect Nigeria’s financial system but also bolster economic growth and national security.
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