The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a rehabilitated healthcare facility in Modakeke, Osun State, as part of efforts to improve access to basic medical services and support community development.
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 of Customs Wale Adewole.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Comptroller-General said the intervention reflected the Service’s commitment to complementing government efforts to improve public health infrastructure and enhance the well-being of Nigerians, particularly in communities where access to essential medical services remains a challenge.
In a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Abdulmalik Akintola, the CGC emphasised that the Service’s responsibilities extend beyond revenue generation, trade facilitation and anti-smuggling operations to include meaningful contributions to the social and economic development of its host communities.
He urged residents to take ownership of the facility, maintain its infrastructure and use it responsibly to ensure that it continues to serve present and future generations.
The Ogunsua of Modakeke, represented by a member of the Modakeke Traditional Council, Chief Folorunsho Awoyomi, commended the Service for the intervention, describing the rehabilitation as a welcome development that would improve the well-being of residents.
Awoyomi also highlighted the importance of collaboration between public institutions and host communities in addressing local needs and expanding access to essential services.
Residents equally expressed appreciation to the Service, noting that the rehabilitated facility would bring healthcare services closer to the community and ease some of the difficulties associated with accessing basic medical attention.
They, however, stressed the need for effective management and regular maintenance to ensure the facility remains functional and continues to meet the healthcare needs of the community.
The commissioning forms part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at strengthening relations with host communities and supporting sustainable community development.
