The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu has pledged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Borno/Yobe States Zonal Command of robust synergy and support towards a mutual beneficial relationship in actualising their mandates in the North East.
Brigadier General Unachukwu gave the assurance when the Zonal Controller, Mr Muhammed Idris and his staff officers paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters 7 Division in Maimalari Cantonment.Speaking further, the GOC disclosed that the Nigerian Army and the NCS shares a symbiotic relationship that spans over decades, and whose roles are key to the existence of Nigeria as a nation.
The GOC added that the NCS serves as a key revenue generation agency of the nation that requires inter agency collaboration with the Nigerian Army to assist them succeed in their operations especially in the North East theatre of Operation.
Earlier in his remarks, the Controller NCS Borno/Yobe states Zonal Command, Controller Muhammed Idris stated that his visit to Headquarters 7 Division was to appreciate the Division while soliciting for more support and collaboration.
He also disclosed that the NCS task in the region was virtually at the border lines and considering the fact that Borno has several International borders affected by the activities of the insurgents, there was the need to strengthen that collaboration with the NA to enable them operate and actualise their mandates.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colobel Haruna Mohammed Sani , acting deputy director army public relations,7 division Nigerian Army said highlights of the visit were strategic discussion, presentation of souvenirs, signing of the Division visitor’s book and group photograph.
