Customs CG hosts NAGAFF team, shares successes on trade facilitation, border security, technology integration

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has highlighted the service’s transformative initiatives at enhancing trade facilitation, border security, and technology integration.

Adeniyi made the revelation at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Abuja last Tuesday 29 October when he received in audience the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), led by its National President, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi.

The customs boss while receiving the August visitors expressed enthusiasm on the visit and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the partnership between the NCS and NAGAFF.

He assured the visiting NAGAFF president and his team the service’s willingness to work with them.

He praised NAGAFF’s resilience and dedication to exploring areas of mutual interest, identifying potential opportunities for collaboration, and emphasising the importance of their ongoing engagements in fostering effective partnerships.

CGC Adeniyi provided the delegation with an update on the Nigeria Customs Service’s transformative initiatives to enhance trade facilitation, border security, and technology integration. He highlighted several projects currently being pursued to improve operational efficiency.

The Comptroller-General also confirmed his intention to attend NAGAFF’s upcoming Silver Jubilee Anniversary to recognise significant role as a key stakeholder in customs operations and policy implementation.

Earlier, NAGAFF’s National President, Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, congratulated CGC Adeniyi and his team for their contributions to national economic growth and security. He said, “Your remarkable achievements since assuming office cannot be overstated.”

Regarding the upcoming Silver Jubilee Anniversary, Ezisi highlighted NAGAFF’s longstanding partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service, which has spanned 25 years, and formally invited CGC Adeniyi to attend the event.

He further assured the CGC of NAGAFF’s active participation in the forthcoming CGC Conference, including unveiling the association’s newly acquired N500 million Secretariat.

The NAGAFF delegation included Chief Afam Chukwuma, Deputy National President (Seaport) and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Silver Jubilee; Igwe Kingsley, National Secretary; Princess Chi Eze, National Vice President (Western Port); and Melody Obehi, National Treasurer, among others.