The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently hosted students of International Relations from Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), on an educational excursion to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit provided the students with first-hand insight into the operations, structure, and strategic functions of the NCS within the context of international trade and border management.
The National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, welcomed the students and delivered an informative session on the Service’s statutory responsibilities, which include revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and trade facilitation.
He emphasized the significance of such engagements in building bridges between institutions and the next generation of leaders.
Maiwada elaborated on the Nigeria Customs Service’s strategic alignment with global customs standards through its collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
He highlighted the importance of Customs-to-Customs cooperation and inter-agency synergy, particularly in international diplomacy and global trade governance.
A major highlight of the visit was an interactive question-and-answer session, during which the students explored the practical applications of international relations in Customs operations.
Discussions featured Nigeria’s implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, a flagship trade facilitation initiative that enhances compliance and security in the supply chain.
The students were also taken on a guided tour of critical departments and units within the Customs Headquarters, where they witnessed demonstrations of modern digital platforms and tools deployed by the Service to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and cross-border cooperation.
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