The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration following a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, to its Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Receiving the Police spokesperson, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, commended CSP Hundeyin’s humility and sense of responsibility. He pledged the Service’s support while drawing from his own experience to share insights on navigating the challenges of public relations within security institutions.
“Public relations is a learning curve. You will face stakeholders with different expectations, but teamwork remains the driving force for success. Build a committed team, harness the energy of young officers, and learn from your predecessors. These are the keys to leaving a lasting legacy as a spokesperson,” Maiwada advised.
He further highlighted the demanding nature of the role, especially during crises, stressing that professionalism, resilience, and commitment are vital to safeguarding the reputation of institutions.
In his remarks, CSP Hundeyin expressed gratitude for the warm reception, describing the visit as symbolic of partnership between both agencies. He emphasized that effective security communication cannot thrive in isolation and called for closer collaboration with the Customs Service in advancing collective national goals.
The visit concluded with a tour of the Customs Public Relations Sub-unit and the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN), where the Police spokesperson was introduced to the Service’s expanding communication infrastructure.