CGC Adeniyi Calls for Unity Among Security Agencies to Combat Smuggling

CGC Adeniyi Calls for Unity Among Security Agencies to Combat Smuggling

By Prince Benson Davies

The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasized the need for synergy among security agencies to optimize anti-smuggling operations in Nigeria.

Speaking at a lecture to participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja on Thursday, 23 January 2025, Adeniyi stressed that no single agency can effectively combat the complexities of smuggling without the support and cooperation of others.

The lecture at the NDC Auditorium provided a platform for the Comptroller General to discuss strategies for addressing smuggling and its economic implications. 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.

Adeniyi’s presentation highlighted the need for a collective approach to safeguard the nation’s economic interests and underscored the importance of interagency cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

The event was attended by senior officers, faculty members, and participants from across the country, who described the lecture as an insightful contribution to understanding the dynamics of security and economic protection.