• Thu. Feb 13th, 2025

Customs Boss Adeniyi Advocates Inter-Agency Synergy To Combat Smuggling


The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to effectively tackle smuggling and its adverse impact on Nigeria’s economy.

Speaking on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, Adeniyi emphasized that combating smuggling requires collective efforts, highlighting the complexity of illicit trade and its threat to national security and economic growth.

“No single agency can effectively combat the complexities of smuggling without the support and cooperation of others,” Adeniyi stated. “Collaborating with other security agencies is essential for effective anti-smuggling operations. It is only through synergy that we can reduce these illegal activities to the barest minimum and foster economic growth in Nigeria.”

Delivering a lecture to participants of Course 33 at the NDC Auditorium, the Customs boss outlined strategies for countering smuggling and mitigating its economic implications. His presentation focused on the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing smuggling networks and securing Nigeria’s borders.

The National Defence College, Nigeria’s premier institution for strategic and military studies, hosted the event, which brought together participants from the armed forces, paramilitary organisations, and civil service.

The lecture was widely lauded by attendees, including senior officers and faculty members, who described it as a valuable contribution to understanding Nigeria’s security and economic challenges. Adeniyi’s emphasis on synergy resonated with the audience, reaffirming the need for a united front in safeguarding the nation’s interests.

This call for inter-agency collaboration aligns with the Customs Service’s broader mandate to ensure border security and promote economic stability by curbing illegal trade activities.

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor is a seasoned journalist and the CEO/Founder Belch Digital Communications, publishers of Hybrid News Nigeria.

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