DC Moses Adewole Pays Working Visit to Aseyin of Iseyin Land And Soun of Ogbomosho, Seeks Traditional Support Against Smuggling.

By Joe Njoku, Global Freight News Magazine.

Deputy Comptroller Moses Adewole, Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command has paid a courtesy visits to the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba (Dr) Sefiu Olawole Oyebola Adeyeri lll, and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional rulers in the fight against smuggling and the promotion of legitimate trade.

The visit formed as part of the controller’s strategic engagement strategy aimed at fostering cordial relationship with traditional authorities whose leadership and influence remain critical in mobilizing community support for government policies and initiatives.

Deputy Comptroller Moses Adewole appreciated the warm reception accorded to him and his team, noting that the Nigeria Customs Service recognizes the important role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace, security, and order within communities.

He emphasised that the Oyo/Osun Command remains committed to its core mandates of revenue collection, suppression of smuggling, and facilitation of legitimate trade, while seeking for the support of community leaders in sensitizing residents on the negative impact of smuggling on the nation’s economy.

In his response, the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba Adeyeri lll, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its efforts in safeguarding the nation’s economy and assured the Comptroller of the continued support of the traditional institutions in discouraging smuggling and promoting lawful trade within the community.

Similarly, during the visit to the palace of the Soun of Ogbomosho, Acting CAC, Moses Adewole reiterated the command’s commitment to strengthening partnership with traditional rulers and other stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness, noting that community cooperation is vital to the success of Customs operations.

In his remarks, the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, described the visit as timely and commendable, assuring the controller of the support of the people of Ogbomosho in assisting the Nigeria Customs Service in its efforts to combat smuggling and promoting legitimate trade.

The visits underscores the command’s commitment to strengthening synergy with traditional institutions as key partners in ensuring economic stability, security, and national development.