NCS advances intelligence-led border security with National Training on WCO tools
NCS advances intelligence-led border security with National Training on WCO tools
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its dedication to intelligence-driven border management and regional cooperation during the opening of a crucial National Training Seminar on Intelligence and World Customs Organisation (WCO) tools in Abuja on 6 October 2025.
Deputy Comptroller-General Dera Nnadi, speaking on behalf of Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, described intelligence as “the cornerstone of modern border protection,” highlighting that in a world of evolving illicit trade and cyber-enabled crimes, “intelligence-led enforcement has become not just a necessity but a cornerstone of national security.”
He stressed the NCS commitment to “strengthening its intelligence architecture through enhanced collaboration with the WCO and RILO offices,” utilizing global tools like the Customs Enforcement Network (CEN) and the SAFE Framework of Standards to “boost enforcement efficiency.”
Amadou Cissé, Head of RILO West Africa, praised the visionary leadership of CGC Adeniyi, congratulating him on his “recent election as President of the WCO Council,” which he called “a testament to Nigeria’s rising influence in global customs administration.”
Cissé also highlighted the seminar’s role in reinforcing the importance of “the Customs Enforcement Network and other WCO instruments in combating illicit trade, terrorism financing, and organised crime.”
Over five days, top customs intelligence officers and experts engaged in intensive sessions on data analysis, intelligence sharing, and regional risk management, aiming to enhance analytical skills and develop strategies to tackle cross-border crimes through collaborative intelligence frameworks.
