Korean Embassy hosts CGC Adeniyi, pledges to support growth, modernization of NCS

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria has hosted a dinner in honour of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and members of his management team with a promise to support the growth and modernisation of the Nigerian customs service(NCS).

During the dinner that took place at the Embassy’s headquarters in Abuja last Thursday 31 October, CGC Adeniyi expressed his appreciation to the Korean government for her commitment to partnership.

He highlighted the progress achieved through collaboration with the Embassy of Korea and other allied agencies, noting how these relationships have enhanced the NCS’s capacity to adopt advanced technologies.

The customs boss said, “It is due to our dedicated partnerships that the NCS is now engaged in data analytics programmes, in alignment with World Customs Organization standards.”

Further elaborated how these analytics has enabled the Service to make informed decisions, benefiting from predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive insights.

“Learning from global leaders, like Korean Customs, has empowered us to adapt and refine our data-driven strategies,” Adeniyi added.

In his speech, the Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Pankym, commended Adeniyi and his team for their dedication and expressed optimism about continued collaboration.

Pankym said, “We are honoured by the Comptroller-General’s presence here tonight, and we look forward to further strengthening ties with the Nigeria Customs Service.”

The ambassador emphasised the Embassy’s commitment to supporting the growth and modernisation of the NCS.

In his remarks, DCG Greg Itoto expressed the Service’s appreciation for Korea’s proactive engagement with NCS initiatives. “The Embassy’s support and willingness to partner with us are instrumental in driving our Service to greater heights. We look forward to continued growth through these collaborations,” Itotoh stated.

The evening reflected the deepening relations between the two nations and affirmed Korea’s dedication to Nigeria’s customs modernisation and capacity-building efforts.