The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has announced plans to partner with the Port Police Command to end the persistent traffic gridlock around the Apapa Port corridor in Lagos.
Oshoba made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Commissioner of Police, Port Authority Command, Toyin Agbaminoja, to the Customs headquarters.
According to Oshoba, the congestion, reportedly linked to disruptions in the Nigerian Ports Authority’s e-call-up system, has begun to affect cargo movement and revenue collection.
“I want you to help us keep this corridor clear and safe for trade facilitation. Any disruption in traffic flow impacts revenue and the ease of doing business,” he said.
He emphasised that security, discipline, and effective collaboration were critical to maintaining industrial harmony and sustaining the port’s economic contribution.
Oshoba pledged to uphold the Customs’ tradition of strong inter-agency relations, noting that Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi had prioritised cooperation and intelligence sharing among government institutions.
In her remarks, CP Agbaminoja reaffirmed the police’s readiness to ensure port security and promote synergy with Customs and other agencies.
“The police is the mother of customs because we share a historical bond,” she said. “We will work together to safeguard the port and its workers while eliminating rivalry among agencies.”
Agbaminoja assured that her command would focus on maintaining law and order at Nigeria’s busiest port, which remains a key driver of national revenue.
