…Adeniyi says strengthening relations with Korea has enhanced the nation’s alignment with the World Customs Organization standards
The Nigeria Customs Service NCS is quietly strengthening the bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea, and this has resulted in Nigeria recording several gains, including NCS’s capacity to adopt advanced technologies, in addition to engagement in data analytics programmes.
The Maritime First learnt that an impressed Korean Embassy on Thursday, 31 October 2024, hosted a formal dinner in honour of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and members of his management team at the Embassy in Abuja.
“Learning from global leaders, like Korean Customs, has empowered us to adapt and refine our data-driven strategies,” the CGC stated, adding:
“It is due to our dedicated partnerships that the NCS is now engaged in data analytics programmes, in alignment with World Customs Organization standards,” CGC Adeniyi stated.
“Learning from global leaders, like Korean Customs, has empowered us to adapt and refine our data-driven strategies”
The event underscored the strengthening of bilateral relations and the shared objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Korean authorities.
The CGC Adeniyi who was accompanied by senior officers including Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Human Resource Development, Greg Itotoh, DCG of Tariff and Trade, Caroline Niagwan, and DCG of ICT-Modernisation, Kikelomo Adeola, expressed his appreciation for Korea’s commitment to partnership.
In his address, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the progress achieved through collaboration with the Embassy of Korea and other allied agencies, noting how these relationships have enhanced the NCS’s capacity to adopt advanced technologies.
“It is due to our dedicated partnerships that the NCS is now engaged in data analytics programmes, in alignment with World Customs Organization standards,” CGC Adeniyi stated.
“We are honoured by the comptroller general’s presence here tonight, and we look forward to further strengthening ties with the Nigeria Customs Service”
He elaborated on how these analytics enable the Service to make informed decisions, benefiting from predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive insights.
The Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Pankym, in response, commended the CGC and his team for their dedication and expressed optimism about continued collaboration.
“We are honoured by the Comptroller-General’s presence here tonight, and we look forward to further strengthening ties with the Nigeria Customs Service,” Ambassador Pankym said. He emphasised the Embassy’s commitment to supporting the growth and modernisation of the NCS.
In his remarks, DCG Greg Itoto expressed the Service’s appreciation for Korea’s proactive engagement with NCS initiatives.
“The Embassy’s support and willingness to partner with us are instrumental in driving our Service to greater heights. We look forward to continued growth through these collaborations,” Itotoh stated.
The evening reflected the deepening relations between the two nations and affirmed Korea’s dedication to Nigeria’s customs modernisation and capacity-building efforts.