Customs rehabilitates healthcare facility in Modakeke to improve access to medical services

By Onu Okorie

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 promote community development.
The facility was commissioned on Saturday, October 24, 2026, by the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
Speaking at the ceremony, Adewole, who represented the Comptroller-General, said the intervention underscored the Service’s commitment to supporting accessible and quality healthcare delivery, particularly in communities where access to essential medical services remained a challenge.
He explained that rehabilitating the facility was part of the NCS’s efforts to complement government initiatives aimed at improving public health infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life of Nigerians.
According to him, the responsibilities of the Service extend beyond revenue generation, trade facilitation and the suppression of smuggling to include meaningful contributions to the social and economic development of communities.
He urged residents to take ownership of the facility by ensuring proper maintenance and responsible use of the infrastructure to sustain its benefits for present and future generations.
The Ogunsua of Modakeke, who was represented by a member of the Modakeke Traditional Council, Chief Folorunsho Awoyomi, commended the Comptroller-General and the Nigeria Customs Service for the intervention.
Awoyomi described the rehabilitation as a welcome development that would contribute to the well-being of residents and improve access to essential healthcare services.
He also highlighted the importance of collaboration between public institutions and host communities in addressing local needs and delivering social amenities.
Residents of Modakeke equally expressed appreciation to the Service, noting that the rehabilitated facility would bring healthcare services closer to the people and ease some of the difficulties associated with accessing basic medical attention.
They, however, stressed the need for effective management and regular maintenance of the facility to ensure its continued availability and usefulness to the community.
The commissioning forms part of the Nigeria Customs Service’s corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at strengthening its relationship with host communities and supporting sustainable development.
The Service said such interventions reflect its recognition that its role extends beyond its core statutory functions to include contributions to the welfare and development of the communities it serves.
The event reinforces the importance of partnerships between public institutions and local communities in improving healthcare access and advancing community development.
Abdulmalik Abiodun Akintola, ANIPR, is an Assistant Superintendent of Customs I and Command Public Relations Officer, Oyo/Osun Area Command.
Editorial note: The press release identifies the commissioning date as Saturday, October 24, 2026, which is consistent with the calendar.