Customs, Police Deepen Partnership on Strategic Communication, Information Sharing
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing as part of efforts to enhance national security and institutional effectiveness.
The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Abdullahi Maiwada, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
The visit formed part of CSP Okokon’s familiarisation tour following his recent assumption of office and provided an opportunity for both agencies to reinforce their longstanding partnership while exploring new areas of cooperation in strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.
The engagement also coincided with the induction of 70 officers and personnel of the NCS Public Relations Unit into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), highlighting the Service’s commitment to professionalism, ethical communication and capacity development.
Speaking during the meeting, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, DC Abdullahi Maiwada, welcomed the visit and commended the Nigeria Police Force for promoting stronger institutional partnerships among public sector communication professionals.
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He said the meeting reflected the shared responsibility of both agencies in shaping public perception, strengthening stakeholder confidence and supporting government policies through effective communication.
“The Nigeria Customs Service values its longstanding relationship with the Nigeria Police Force. This engagement provides another opportunity to strengthen collaboration between our Public Relations Units and collectively contribute to building stronger institutions through effective communication and stakeholder engagement,” Maiwada said.
In his remarks, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to fostering productive relationships with sister security agencies, particularly in areas that enhance public trust and institutional efficiency.
He noted that strategic communication has become an essential component of modern governance and security administration, making closer collaboration among public relations practitioners across government institutions increasingly important.
According to him, the visit was aimed at consolidating the cordial relationship between the Police and the Customs Service while expanding cooperation in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing.
“As institutions serving the Nigerian people, we must continue to work together to promote professionalism, transparency and effective communication in support of our national security objectives,” Okokon said.
The meeting underscored the growing recognition by both agencies of the critical role strategic communication plays in promoting public confidence, strengthening inter-agency cooperation and supporting Nigeria’s broader security architecture.
By PRNigeria
