We will review operations at ports, borders, says acting customs CG

Bashir Adeniyi, acting comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says the management of the agency is reviewing its operations at the ports and borders.

Adeniyi spoke on Monday on the sidelines of a sensitisation workshop on the recently signed customs act.

Adeniyi said the agency wants to improve service delivery without compromising the country’s security.

“One of the things I intend to do, as we start, is to take a look at our procedures, process at the ports, border areas, our enforcement strategies and we are going to review all of that,” he said.

“We want to do it in such a way that they promote user friendliness without compromising our national security. You will get details when we unfold the plans.”

Adeniyi said there are still cases of petrol smuggling but they “cannot afford to let saboteurs take over the economy”.

“We still have some incidents in some border stations. The rate has reduced. We are going to be watching the situation very closely,” he said.

The acting CG said the new customs law would allow them to use technology to enhance their operations.

“Technology has revolutionized the way we do our things, the customs are not exempted,” he said.

“We need a legislative framework that is more flexible, that allows us to infuse technological solution innovations into our operations.

“These are more of what this new legislation has given to us and we are excited.”