Customs Strengthens Border Security Through Technology Integration
By Asuquo Nuwak
Customs Strengthens Border Security Through Technology Integration
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The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for enhanced border security.
This was the focus of discussions during his courtesy visit to the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday, 6th March 2025, where he highlighted NCS’s efforts in deploying Geospatial technology to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement across Nigeria’s land and maritime borders.
In his remark during the visit, CGC Adeniyi stressed the crucial role of technology in modern border management, adding that the Service has made significant progress in integrating cutting-edge solutions to combat smuggling, trafficking, and other tr
ans border crimes.
The CGC is quoted as stating that: “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”.
The CGC further disclosed that the technology-driven initiatives would not only strengthen the nation’s ability to curb illicit trade, but would also facilitate seamless, legitimate cross-border transactions.
In his response, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its proactive approach to border security and trade facilitation, affirming that technology is indispensable in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
The National Security Adviser is quoted as saying that: “The Customs Service has demonstrated a commendable commitment to modernisation 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”
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration in tackling security threats and ensuring national stability, also assured the CGC of continued support for the Nigeria Customs Service’s modernisation agenda, emphasising the need for synergy in intelligence sharing and operational coordination.
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