Nigeria Customs Service To Enhance Border Security With New Surveillance Technology

Nigeria Customs Service To Enhance Border Security With New Surveillance TechnologyThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to bolster border security and combat smuggling through the implementation of advanced technological devices, as announced by Saidu Yusuf, the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs for the Southwest Zone.

During a recent visit to the Ogun Area II Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Yusuf emphasized the NCS’s commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced border control and patrol operations. He highlighted that under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, the service has been focused on automating its operations across various sectors, including border stations and seaports.

As part of this modernization initiative, the NCS has acquired an aircraft to assist with border patrols. “We are all aware that the borders are porous, and the only way we can effectively monitor them is through modern technology,” Yusuf stated. He also underscored the importance of continuous training and retraining for customs officers to ensure they can effectively utilize these new tools.

Yusuf commended the Ogun Area II Command for its impressive revenue generation, which totaled over N20 billion for the Federal Government between January and August 2024, a notable increase from the N14 billion collected during the same period in 2023. He credited this achievement to the leadership of Comptroller Olusola Alade.

Additionally, the NCS has strengthened its intelligence-sharing initiatives with other security agencies to prevent the smuggling of illicit arms, ammunition, and drugs into Nigeria. In his remarks, Comptroller Alade expressed gratitude for Yusuf’s commendation and requested further support, including enhanced accommodation for officers and improved medical facilities at the command’s clinic.

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