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By Correspondent in Abeokuta.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has moved to strengthen inter-agency security operations by deepening collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in a renewed effort to curb road crashes, smuggling activities, and other cross-border security threats along the state’s border corridors.
The call for enhanced partnership was made during a familiarization visit by the Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, to the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command in Idiroko.
According to a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the FRSC Public Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi, the visit,coming days after Ogunjobi assumed office on April 11,was aimed at reinforcing existing cooperation and improving operational synergy between both agencies.
Ogunjobi stressed that effective inter-agency coordination remained critical to addressing the growing complexities of border security, road safety enforcement, and criminal activities along major transit routes.
He proposed a more structured collaboration that would include joint patrol operations and coordinated vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and proper documentation, particularly along border communities and high-risk corridors.
The FRSC boss also advocated enhanced intelligence sharing between both agencies, especially on issues relating to vehicle smuggling, traffic violations, and suspicious cross-border movements.
He also called for joint training programmes to improve capacity in road safety enforcement and vehicle inspection techniques, alongside coordinated public enlightenment campaigns targeting motorists and residents in border areas.
Ogunjobi further suggested the establishment of a joint rapid response mechanism to ensure swift intervention during road crashes and security incidents along the busy Lagos–Idi-Iroko corridor, a major gateway linking Nigeria to neighbouring Benin Republic.
He reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to professionalism, warning against extortion and unprofessional conduct by personnel, while assuring the Customs Service of a transparent and result-oriented partnership.
Responding, the Deputy Comptroller of Customs in charge of the Ogun I Area Command, Mr Oladapo Afeni, welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and strategic in strengthening national security and operational efficiency.
Afeni assured that the Customs Service would fully support the collaboration, noting that an open-door policy would be maintained to ensure seamless cooperation between both agencies.
He further disclosed that a joint technical committee would soon be constituted to drive the implementation of the agreed strategies.
According to him, the strengthened partnership is expected to significantly improve road safety management, tighten border security operations, and boost revenue protection efforts in Ogun State and its adjoining border corridors.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
