Customs Boosts Border Security with Advanced Technology Integration

CGC Adeniyi Meets NSA Nuhu Ribadu for Strategic Collaboration

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is stepping up border security efforts through the deployment of advanced technology. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic meeting between the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

During the visit, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the NCS’s adoption of Geospatial technology to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement across Nigeria’s land and maritime borders. He emphasized that leveraging technology is crucial in combating 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 surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement. These efforts align with international best practices while addressing Nigeria’s unique border security challenges,” CGC Adeniyi stated.

He further noted that these innovations would not only curb illicit trade but also facilitate legitimate cross-border transactions, fostering economic growth.

In response, NSA Nuhu Ribadu commended the NCS for its proactive approach to border security and trade facilitation, acknowledging the critical role of technology in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

“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,” the NSA remarked.

The meeting also underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in tackling security threats and ensuring national stability. NSA Ribadu assured the CGC of continued support for the Customs Service’s modernisation agenda, stressing the need for intelligence sharing and operational coordination to strengthen border control.

With this renewed partnership, the Nigeria Customs Service is poised to enhance border security while promoting seamless and legitimate trade activities across the country.

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