The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have resolved to strengthen collaboration.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Spokesperson
said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Oyewale said that the collaboration would be, particularly, in the area of Intelligence to tackle the menace of economic and financial crimes and corruption.
According to him, the two agencies made the resolution, when Paul Akugbo, new Director, Base Command Liaison, Lagos paid a courtesy visit to Michael Wetkas, Acting Director, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC.
Meanwhile, Akugbo described the visit as most necessary towards strengthening the already existing collaboration between the DSS and the EFCC.
“It is, indeed, a thing of honour to be among you today.
”As you know, the Base Command is not the Lagos Command; rather, it is the national headquarters annex located in Lagos,” he said.
He commended the EFCC for its unrelenting efforts to stamp out corruption from the Nigerian society.
He said that the visit was a proactive measure to meet the people on ground and familiarise with them for a better collaboration.
“Security is not a one-man business; so, cooperation and collaboration are needed.
“For a door to be a door, it opens both ways for mutual support, and we cannot afford not to collaborate as security agencies.
“We are here for national security, and we have to work better. This is because the criminals are bonding too.
“I can assure you our cooperation will be robust, and our support will not be hindered,” he said.
Responding, Wetkas expressed delight in receiving Akugbo and his team, adding that the DSS and the EFCC had always worked together.
“On several occasions, we have written letters to you for certain people on our watch-list and you have intercepted them and handed them over to us. We thank you for this.
“The success of our various services is our joint success. Lagos is a challenging place and we are here to support in any way we can,” he said.
He said that the visit was a demonstration that the DSS was ready to work and partner with the EFCC to achieve an overall success for Nigeria.
“There is always a need to collaborate, and build a better relationship to make this country a success,” he said. (NAN).
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