The Apapa area command of the Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened operational synergy with the Nigerian Navy to enhance port security and trade facilitation.

The command announced this in a statement on Thursday. The Apapa area comptroller, Emmanuel Oshoba, who paid  a visit to the flag officer commanding the Western Naval Command, Abubakar Mustapha, solicited robust synergy between them.

Mr Oshoba said the visit was aimed at deepening collaboration in line with the policy thrusts of consolidation, collaboration and innovation introduced by the comptroller-general of customs, Bashir Adeniyi.

He said consolidation remained key to sustaining existing gains and strengthening relationships with critical stakeholders, including the navy.

Speaking on collaboration, he noted that modern border management required synergy among relevant agencies.

On innovation, Mr Oshoba described it as adopting new approaches to achieve better results, adding that strengthening inter-agency cooperation formed part of that strategy. He commended the navy for safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial waters, noting that maritime security was fundamental to trade.

He also solicited sustained support along the Apapa port corridor to ensure seamless cargo movement and enhanced operational efficiency.

Mr Mustapha restated the importance of inter-agency coordination in port security. He commended  customs for blocking revenue leakages and surpassing national revenue targets.

(NAN)