By Femi Anamelechi
The controller in charge of Apapa Area Command Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has pledged an unwavering commitment to build on the mutual relationship between Nigeria Custom Apapa Area Command and the Nigeria Police Force in an attempt aimed at further enhancing a robust working relationship with the Port Authority Police Command. This is part of the command’s renewed efforts to ensure operational success and improved security within the port environment.Comptroller Oshoba gave the assurance on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, while receiving the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Port Authority Police Command, CP Toyin Abaniloja, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the Command. He pointed out that the Nigeria Customs Service and the Police share a mutual responsibility towards maintaining order and ensuring a conducive Operational environment at the nation’s busiest seaport. “Apapa Port is one of the major sources of government revenue, and we recognise the vital role of the Police in maintaining law and order within this environment.
My predecessor enjoyed a cordial relationship with your Command, and I intend to sustain and strengthen that bond.When we build synergy at the leadership level, it reflects positively on our officers and motivates them to achieve common goals”, he stated. Responding, CP Toyin Abaniloja pointed out that her visit was to familiarise herself with the Comptroller and his team, as well as to reaffirm the Police Command’s readiness to work closely with the Customs Service to ensure safety and security of the Nation’s busiest port.“It’s a privilege to be here. The Apapa Port is critical to national development, and its security must not be compromised. My team is always on high alert and ready to respond whenever our support is needed”, The high point of the courtesy visit was the exchange of pleasantries, mutual synergy and a renewed commitment by the management of both agencies to build a strategic collaboration for improved port operations and national security.
