The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have reiterated their commitment to enhanced collaboration in the fight against economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
The acting Zonal Director of EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Assistant Commander Adebayo Adeniyi, made the call during a courtesy visit to the office of the Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zone A, Assistant Comptroller-General Mohammed Babandede, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Adeniyi described the NCS as a critical partner in combating financial crimes and stressed that sustained collaboration between both agencies is key to dismantling criminal networks that hinder economic growth.
“The EFCC places high value on strategic partnerships with sister agencies such as the Nigeria Customs Service. Through intelligence sharing and joint operations, we can more effectively tackle economic and financial crimes and safeguard Nigeria’s economic interests,” Adeniyi said. “We want you to continue supporting us via data analysis, information sharing and watch-listing of suspects.”
In response, AC Babandede commended the EFCC for its continuous efforts to eliminate economic and financial crimes, and reaffirmed NCS’s support for the anti-graft agenda.
“The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to working closely with the EFCC to curb smuggling, revenue leakages, and other forms of economic sabotage. Our collaboration is essential to achieving a safer and more prosperous Nigeria,” he said.
Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, disclosed that the meeting signals a renewed focus on inter-agency cooperation as part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to protect its economy from illicit activities.
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