The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi has called for enhanced collaboration among security agencies to effectively address smuggling and its detrimental effects on Nigeria’s economy.
Adeniyi who made this known while delivering a lecture to participants of Course 33 at National Defence College (NDC) Abuja, stressed the importance of synergy and mutual understanding among security agencies in tackling illicit trade and ensuring economic security.
He noted that”No single agency can effectively combat the complexities of smuggling without the support and cooperation of others”, adding that “Collaborating with other security agencies is essential for effective anti-smuggling operations. It is only through synergy that we can reduce these illegal activities to the barest minimum and foster economic growth in Nigeria”
The Comptroller-General also during the lecture discussed strategies for addressing smuggling and its economic implications.
He highlighted the need for a collective approach to safeguard the nation’s economic interests and underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
The National Defence College, Nigeria’s premier institution for military and strategic studies, brings together participants from various sectors, including the armed forces, paramilitary organisations and the civil service.
The lecture was attended by Senior officers, faculty members and participants from across the country.
