By Ayomide Otitoju
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to leveraging advanced technology for enhanced border security.
During a courtesy visit to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, Adeniyi highlighted the NCS’s efforts in deploying geospatial technology to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement across Nigeria’s land and maritime borders.
Speaking on the importance of technology in modern border management, Adeniyi stated that the service had made significant strides in integrating cutting-edge solutions to combat smuggling, trafficking, and other transborder crimes.
“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. These efforts are designed to align with international best practices while addressing Nigeria’s unique border security challenges,” Adeniyi stated.
He further explained that these technology-driven initiatives would not only strengthen the country’s ability to curb illicit trade but also facilitate seamless, legitimate cross-border transactions.
In response, the NSA commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its proactive approach to border security and trade facilitation.
“The Customs Service has demonstrated a commendable commitment to modernization and efficiency in securing our borders. Integrating advanced technology into border management is a step in the right direction and aligns perfectly with our broader national security objectives. We are confident that these innovations will enhance border control operations while ensuring that legitimate trade is not hindered,” Ribadu said.
The meeting reiterated the importance of inter-agency collaboration in tackling security threats and ensuring national stability. The NSA assured the CGC of continued support for the NCS’s modernization agenda and emphasized the need for synergy in intelligence sharing and operational coordination.
