In a bid to enhance national security and streamline trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is intensifying its adoption of cutting-edge technology to safeguard the country’s borders. 

This initiative is aimed at tackling smuggling, human trafficking, and other transborder crimes while ensuring legitimate trade flows smoothly.

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, reaffirmed this commitment during a strategic meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu. 

He emphasized that leveraging technology is crucial in modern border management, as it enhances surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement operations.

One of the key advancements highlighted by Adeniyi is the deployment of Geospatial technology, which will provide real-time monitoring of Nigeria’s land and maritime borders. 

This technology will enable Customs officers to respond more swiftly to security threats, reducing the prevalence of illicit trade and unauthorized cross-border activities.

“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.

In response, NSA Ribadu commended the NCS for its forward-thinking approach, stressing that the integration of technology into border control aligns with the nation’s broader security objectives. He assured the Customs Service of continued government support in its modernization efforts.

“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,” Ribadu remarked.

The meeting also reinforced the importance of collaboration among security agencies, particularly in intelligence sharing and operational coordination. Both officials agreed that a unified approach is necessary to combat security threats effectively and maintain national stability.