Customs FOU Zone “C”: Ag. Comptr. Nadaniya Pays Visits To Security Agencies, Calls For Synergy

As part of efforts to foster cordial relationships and strengthen collaboration with security agencies, the Acting Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Farouk Nadaniya has paid courtesy visits to security agencies in Owerri, Imo State.

The visits, according to a press release from the Unit, provided an opportunity for meaningful engagements, relationship building and deliberations on mutual interest, particularly on the need to sustain peace, promote security and enhance cooperation between the relevant institutions.

In the course of the courtesy visits, which began on Friday, 16th October, 2026; the Acting Comptroller paid visits to various security agencies including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Imo State command; the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Imo State Command.

During the familiarization tour, Acting Comptroller Farouk paid a visit to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Imo State Command, where he was received by the Commissioner of Police.

In his remarks, Ag. Comptr. Farouk stated that the Federal Operations Unit being the enforcement arm of the service in the zone, which includes South-South and South-East, has enormous tasks ahead, considering the security challenges of the state.

According to him: “My visit is aimed at soliciting for unity of purpose and inter agency synergy which will enhance my operational effectiveness in my area of jurisdiction as the strive against smuggling and other crimes is a collective responsibility.

“I am committed to maintaining a positive working relationship with security agencies and supporting collective efforts towards peace, stability and the over-all wellbeing of the state and its environs,” Acting Comptr. Farouk stated.

In his response, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Garba Audu Boss psc+ expressed delight at the visit as he received the Acting Comptroller of the unit.

The CP equally applauded the initiative to Ag. Comptr. Farouk to strengthen inter-agency relations; stating that: “The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Police Force are Federal Government agencies with important responsibilities in national security and the protection of lives and property.

“I urge you to work closely with other security agencies in the fight against insurgency and other security threats in the state,” CP Boss advised.

In another turn of events, the Acting Comptroller also paid a visit to the Department of State Services, Imo State Command, where the Director, Mr. Godwin Uche Dunkwu, stated that despite the differences in their statutory responsibilities, security agencies including the Military and Paramilitary in the state maintained cordial and harmonious working relationships.

He further assured the Acting Comptroller of his maximum cooperation, reaffirming his commitment to sustaining the same level of support and collaboration previously extended to his predecessor.

Furthermore, Acting Comptr. Nadaniya visited 511 Quick Response Group Nigeria Airforce Base, Owerri, where the Commander, Air Commodore SP Sekego stated that despite the security challenges of the state, that Imo State is a good State.

He encouraged the Acting Comptroller to join the security team of the State because all the Security Agencies in the state work as a team to achieve one goal.

He further emphasized that the success of the recently released kidnapped Corps members was as a result of teamwork of the Security Agencies in the state.

The Acting Comptroller Nadaniya in continuation of his tour, also visited the Headquarters of 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze Owerri, where he was received by the Brigade Commander Brigadier General A Ahmed.

Speaking at the visit, the Commander reiterated the importance of collective responsibility and having a common goal in making the state peaceful. He emphasized the need for sustained inter agency cooperation, coordination and collaboration in tackling security challenges and ensuring the effective discharge of the respective mandates of the agencies.

He, in the meantime, reiterated the importance of maintaining cordial relationships and strengthening collective efforts towards promoting peace, security and stability in the state.

The Acting Comptroller was also warmly received by the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Imo State Command, who disclosed that he was also newly posted to the state and expressed his readiness to work collaboratively with the new Acting Comptroller and other security agencies in the state.

The visits ended in a cordial note with the various novel Heads of Security Agencies expressing optimism about sustaining the existing relationship and enhancing cooperation where necessary.