EFCC, Customs enhance partnership to combat money laundering, smuggling
EFCC, Customs enhance partnership to combat money laundering, smuggling
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed to deepen cooperation in tackling money laundering, smuggling, and other economic crimes.
The resolution came on Monday, October 6, 2025, when the newly appointed Customs Area Controller for the Oyo and Osun Area Command, G.I. Aliyu, paid a familiarisation visit to the Acting Director of the Ibadan Zonal Office of the EFCC, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim.
Aliyu said the visit was aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two agencies.
He said, “The Nigeria Customs Service, as a key revenue-generating agency, shares the vision of the EFCC as the frontier against money laundering, smuggling, and other economic infractions that threaten national development.
“Our mandates intersect in operations such as curbing illicit financial flows, trade-based money laundering, intercepting contraband goods, and enforcing fiscal policies. Continued intelligence sharing and mutual support are essential.
He added that under his leadership, the Command is committed to expanding collaboration with the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies.
“Through cooperation, capacity building, and transparent communication channels, we can achieve significant success in curbing economic sabotage and improving national revenue,” Aliyu added.
