Ogun CP Ojajuni Applauds Compt Afeni’s Security-Driven Leadership
Ogun CP Ojajuni Applauds Compt Afeni’s Security-Driven Leadership
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has commended the Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, DC Oladapo Afeni, for his proactive leadership in enhancing security and facilitating smooth movement of goods and persons at the border.
Ojajuni gave the commendation during a strategic working visit to the Customs Command in Idiroko, aimed at strengthening security and boosting trade along the nation’s border corridor. The visit underscored the growing partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Customs Service in safeguarding Idiroko — one of Ogun State’s busiest and most economically vital border points.
The Police Commissioner noted that since assuming office, he has not received any crime report from Idiroko, describing this as remarkable given the community’s high activity level. He attributed the peace enjoyed in the area to the strong collaboration spearheaded by DC Afeni. Ojajuni further praised the seamless synergy between Police and Customs personnel, highlighting the professionalism and orderliness at the Idiroko–Igolo border as a reflection of effective leadership and mutual trust.
Acknowledging the corridor’s economic importance, Ojajuni lauded Afeni for fostering a cooperative environment that has improved regional security while reducing unnecessary checkpoints that often hinder legitimate trade.
Responding, Ag. Comptroller Afeni thanked the Commissioner for the visit and appreciated the support of all security agencies in sustaining cordial working relationships. He emphasized that while revenue generation remains the Service’s core mandate, Customs also plays a pivotal role in trade facilitation, border security, and national economic growth.
Afeni cited recent achievements, including a joint “Show of Force” operation with Nigerian and Beninese security agencies, which demonstrated both countries’ readiness to confront cross-border crime. He also disclosed that upon assuming office, he met several checkpoints along the corridor but, through sustained dialogue under the Joint Border Security Committee, successfully reduced them to ease movement and improve efficiency. This reform, he noted, has facilitated legitimate trade and contributed to the Service’s recent 100% compliance rating in the Ease of Doing Business metrics.
The visit concluded with an exchange of plaques between CP Ojajuni and DC Afeni, reaffirming both agencies’ commitment to sustaining peace, enhancing security, and creating an enabling environment for importers, exporters, and other stakeholders at the Idiroko border.
