Customs and DSS Strengthen Cooperation in Kogi State

The Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller Muhammad Sani Umar, and the Department of State Services (DSS), represented by State Director Aliyu Bashir, reaffirmed their commitment to inter-agency cooperation during a recent visit in Kogi State. Comptroller Umar emphasized the importance of sustaining synergy and intelligence sharing between the agencies to effectively address evolving security challenges.

He noted that inter-agency coordination is critical for achieving national security objectives, particularly in monitoring the movement of goods and persons across borders. The meeting underscored the need for stronger collaboration to combat smuggling, improve revenue, and protect the overall economic security of the region.

Director Bashir expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated the DSS's readiness to work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service, stressing the importance of extending collaboration beyond leadership to operational levels for seamless intelligence sharing and improved service delivery. The engagement concluded with a mutual commitment to enhance the existing partnership and reinforce security synergy across Kogi State.