Customs Western Marine controller visits Navy to strengthen collaboration
Lagos, Oct. 23, 2026, The Controller, Western Marine Command, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Thomas Jonah, has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen existing collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to protect waterways from illicit substances and enhance maritime security.
Jonah stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, at the Command Headquarters on Wednesday in Lagos.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Christiana Nwosu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday
He said the engagement would deepen inter-agency cooperation and enhance security of Nigeria’s maritime environment.
Jonah described the visit as a homecoming filled with nostalgia, recalling his days as a student in the area and the memorable experiences gathered.
He said as a customs officer he always feels at home with the Navy, noting that his maritime family background further reinforced the natural bond between both services.
Jonah expressed delight over the visit, stating that it offered an opportunity to meet Navy personnel and appreciate their sustained support for Customs operations over the years.
The controller said that he was committed to sustaining the cooperation established by his predecessors and strengthening synergy for improved national security objectives.
He stressed that no agency can achieve national objectives working in isolation, adding that effective synergy and teamwork remained critical for success.
Responding, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha thanked Jonah for the visit and commended the Customs Western Marine Command for its contributions to maritime security and anti-smuggling operations.
Mustapha reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to continued collaboration, assuring enhanced communication, intelligence sharing and joint operations to secure the nation’s waters and facilitate legitimate trade.
