Customs to collaborate with African nations against terrorism

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Hameed Ali, on Tuesday, declared the agency’s willingness to collaborate with adjoining nations to fight terrorism and other border difficulties.

Ali disclosed that part of the NCS’ joint efforts will comprise opening adequate space to train Customs officers from other African nations.

The Comptroller-General stated this in Abuja when he hosted the Director-General, Customs Administration of Central African Republic, Mr Fredrick Inamo, and his crew.

He said, “We have a plan to open the space to absorb officers from overseas to come here and train. We will let you know when the time is right. We will share ideas on insurgency and other criminal issues bordering on border issues.

“It’s good to share ideas to assist one another. As brothers, in terms of population and landmass, we are bigger than CAR. We will open our works to you so you can see how we do it. We don’t mind exchanging handshake to bring you to speed as regards the level you want to be with us. We can send our officers to train your people if need be.”

While showing his appreciation for the proposed learning opportunity, Inamo said that previous partnerships between the nations have been efficient.