By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom State Command, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing to enhance security and public safety in the state. The commitment was made on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when the 18th State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Olariche Jonathan, paid a courtesy visit to the Zonal Director of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC I, Osondu Johnson.

Commandant Jonathan, who was accompanied by members of his management team, expressed appreciation to the EFCC Zonal Director for the warm reception and opportunity to engage with the commission.

He explained that the visit formed part of his familiarisation tour of sister security agencies following his assumption of duty as the Akwa Ibom State Commandant of the NSCDC.According to him, the visit was aimed at formally introducing himself to the EFCC leadership and consolidating the existing relationship between the two agencies. Jonathan acknowledged the cordial working relationship between the EFCC and the Anti-Fraud Unit of the NSCDC, particularly in tackling economic and financial crimes in the state.He stressed the need to sustain and strengthen the partnership, noting that effective cooperation among security agencies remained critical to achieving a safer Akwa Ibom State.

The NSCDC Commandant assured the EFCC of his administration’s commitment to improved operational coordination, effective communication and timely intelligence sharing to enhance joint security operations.Responding, the EFCC Zonal Director, Osondu Johnson, welcomed Jonathan to Akwa Ibom State and congratulated him on his new appointment.Johnson described the new NSCDC Commandant as a brother and friend, assuring him of the EFCC’s readiness to maintain a cordial relationship, open communication and effective information sharing.

He emphasised that no security agency could successfully address the country’s security challenges in isolation, stressing the importance of collective responsibility and cooperation among law enforcement institutions. The EFCC director urged security agencies to avoid rivalry, unhealthy competition and other practices capable of undermining joint operations, insisting that personnel should regard one another as partners working towards a common national objective.

He also expressed concern over instances of uncooperative attitudes among personnel of sister agencies, calling for renewed commitment to mutual respect, professionalism and harmonious working relationships.Johnson assured the NSCDC Akwa Ibom State Command of the EFCC’s continued support, particularly in intelligence gathering, information sharing and other areas of common operational interest.

The visit ended with both agencies reaffirming their commitment to sustained cooperation, mutual support and coordinated security operations in the interest of Akwa Ibom State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.