…CGC Adeniyi Meets National Security Adviser for Strategic Collaboration
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is reinforcing its border security operations through cutting-edge technology to curb smuggling, trafficking, and other transborder crimes. This commitment was reiterated by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, during a strategic meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu.
During the meeting, CGC Adeniyi emphasized the crucial role of technology in modern border management, highlighting the Service’s deployment of Geospatial technology to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement across Nigeria’s land and maritime borders.
“Technology remains the key to effective border management in today’s rapidly evolving security landscape. The Nigeria Customs Service is committed to deploying Geospatial technology and other innovative tools to enhance our surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement capabilities,” Adeniyi stated.
He further noted that these technology-driven initiatives would help curb illicit trade and facilitate seamless and legitimate cross-border transactions, aligning with international best practices.
In response, NSA Malam Nuhu Ribadu commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its proactive approach to security and trade facilitation, affirming that technology is indispensable in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity.
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“The Customs Service has demonstrated a commendable commitment to modernization and efficiency in securing our borders. Integrating advanced technology into border management aligns with our broader national security objectives and will enhance border control operations while ensuring legitimate trade is not hindered,” the NSA remarked.
The meeting also underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in addressing security threats and ensuring national stability. The NSA assured CGC Adeniyi of continued support for the NCS’s modernization agenda, stressing the need for synergy in intelligence sharing and operational coordination to fortify Nigeria’s borders.
