The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo\/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, paid courtesy visits to the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba (Dr.) Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III, and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. <\/p>\n
The visits, part of the Command\u2019s stakeholder engagement strategy, sought to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in the fight against smuggling and the promotion of legitimate trade. <\/p>\n
At the palace of the Aseyin of Iseyin, DC Adewole expressed appreciation for the warm reception and emphasized the vital role of traditional rulers in mobilizing community support for government policies. He reaffirmed Customs\u2019 commitment to revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and facilitation of lawful trade, while urging community leaders to sensitize residents on the economic dangers of smuggling. <\/p>\n
Oba Adeyeri III commended the Nigeria Customs Service for safeguarding the nation\u2019s economy and pledged the continued support of the Iseyin traditional institution in discouraging smuggling and promoting legitimate commerce. <\/p>\n
Similarly, during his visit to the Soun of Ogbomosho, DC Adewole reiterated the importance of community cooperation in enhancing Customs operations. Oba Ghandi Olaoye described the visit as timely and assured the Controller of the support of Ogbomosho people in advancing lawful trade and combating smuggling. <\/p>\n
These engagements underscore the Oyo\/Osun Area Command\u2019s commitment to building strong partnerships with traditional institutions as key allies in ensuring economic stability, security, and national development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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