The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a refreshed Enforcement Strategy for 2025, aimed at bolstering border security, enhancing trade facilitation, and curbing smuggling.
Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed that the initiative focuses on removing trade bottlenecks and improving efficiency through advanced intelligence and risk management systems.
In alignment with this strategy, Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has approved the reduction of customs checkpoints nationwide to streamline the movement of goods and people.
The NCS will now deploy geospatial tools and cutting-edge technologies to modernize its operations and ensure seamless enforcement.
Additionally, the Service has announced the dissolution of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT), a task force established in 2019 under “Ex-Swift Response” to enforce the partial border closure policy. The decision, made in consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser, reflects a shift towards more intelligence-driven approaches.
Acknowledging the JBPT’s contributions, the NCS commended its partner agencies for their role in securing Nigeria’s borders and ensuring compliance with trade and security regulations.
The Customs Service assured stakeholders that the new measures will strengthen national security and trade facilitation without compromising border integrity.
Comptroller-General Adeniyi reaffirmed his commitment to combating economic sabotage, facilitating legitimate trade, and safeguarding the nation’s borders.
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