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Nigeria Customs Service Seeks Emir’s Support in Curbing Smuggling
By prince Benson Davies
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gwandu, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Bashar, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in strengthening border security and community engagement.
The visit, which took place on February 7, 2026, at the Emir’s palace in Kebbi State, was aimed at recognizing the critical role traditional rulers play in maintaining peace, promoting lawful trade, and supporting security agencies in border communities.
The CGC emphasized that sustainable border management requires cooperation beyond enforcement institutions and that traditional authorities remain indispensable allies in sensitizing border residents, discouraging smuggling, and fostering trust between security agencies and local communities.
The Emir of Gwandu commended the CGC and his entourage for the visit and pledged the continued support of the Emirate Council to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other security agencies operating within the state.
During his visit, the CGC also inspected ongoing ultra-modern projects at the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, and commissioned the Bashir Adewale Adeniyi E-Learning Centre and a newly constructed five-aside football pitch.
The CGC charged officers and men of the Command to remain disciplined, professional, and committed to their responsibilities, emphasizing the need to ensure that goods move strictly through approved corridors and warning against any compromise in the handling of transit cargo.
