By Merciful Omoba
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in tackling money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes.
This resolution was reached on Monday when the newly appointed Customs Area Controller of Oyo and Osun Command, Comptroller G. I. Aliyu, paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Director of the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, Assistant Commander Hauwa Ringim.
In a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Aliyu described the partnership between both agencies as “indispensable,” noting that their mandates intersect in areas such as curbing illicit financial flows, trade-based money laundering, and intercepting contraband goods.
He emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and inter-agency synergy to strengthen the fight against economic sabotage and boost national revenue, commending EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede for his achievements in asset recovery, enforcement, and public enlightenment.
In her response, Ringim expressed delight over the visit, assuring that the EFCC remains open to strategic partnerships, joint task forces, and intelligence exchange with the NCS to enhance national development and ensure a safer financial environment.
