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By Paul Effiong, Abuja
The National Commission for the Coordination and Control of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NATCOM) has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Immigration Service, (NIS), to check and prevent all kinds of illegal arms in Nigeria.
The Acting Director General of NATCOM, Otunba Dr. Adejare Rewane Adegbenro disclosed this when he led top management team of his agency on a congratulatory visit to the Acting Comptroller, Nigerian Immigration Service in her office.
NATCOM boss also used the opportunity to commend President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Carol Adepoju Wura-Ola even as he described her as a very hardworking woman with the capacity and experience to lead the service.
Speaking further on his agency mandates, NATCOM boss expressed optimism to form a formidable working relationship with the Service adding that with strong partnership and collaboration, illegal arms proliferation will soon become history in the country.
He had earlier described the Nigeria Immigration Service as a strategic partner in the fight against illegal arms and weapons in Nigeria.
Responding, the Acting Comtroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs Adepoju Carol Wura-Olu commended the leadership of NATCOM for their timely visit promising to ensure that the two agencies work together for the betterment of Nigeria and her citizenry.
