Customs reaffirms community development commitment with healthcare project in Modakeke

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to community development through the rehabilitation and commissioning of a healthcare facility in Modakeke, Osun State, as part of efforts to improve access to basic medical services and promote residents’ well-being.

The facility was commissioned on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole.

Speaking at the event, Adeniyi emphasised the importance of accessible and quality healthcare, particularly in communities where residents face challenges in obtaining essential medical services.

The Customs chief, represented by Adewole, said the intervention reflected the Service’s commitment to complementing government efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve the quality of life of Nigerians.

In a statement issued by Assistant Superintendent of Customs Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, the Command Public Relations Officer, Adeniyi noted that the Service’s responsibilities extended beyond revenue generation, trade facilitation and the suppression of smuggling to include meaningful contributions to the social and economic development of host communities.

He urged residents of Modakeke to take ownership of the rehabilitated facility by ensuring its proper use, maintenance and protection to guarantee its continued benefits to present and future generations.

The Customs chief stressed that community participation was essential to preserving public infrastructure and ensuring that development projects delivered lasting benefits.

The Ogunsua of Modakeke, represented by a member of the Modakeke Traditional Council, Chief Folorunsho Awoyomi, expressed appreciation to Adeniyi and the Nigeria Customs Service for the intervention.

Awoyomi described the rehabilitation of the healthcare facility as a welcome development that would contribute to the well-being of residents, while acknowledging the importance of partnerships between public institutions and host communities in addressing local needs.

Community members also commended the Service, noting that the rehabilitated facility would bring basic healthcare services closer to residents and help ease some of the difficulties associated with accessing medical attention.

They called for effective management and regular maintenance of the facility to ensure that it remained functional and continued to serve the community.

The commissioning underscores the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and community-focused interventions, complementing its core statutory functions with initiatives aimed at supporting public welfare and sustainable development.

Through the project, the Service seeks to strengthen its relationship with host communities while contributing to broader efforts to improve healthcare delivery and living conditions in Modakeke and its environs.