Customs deepens security partnerships to combat smuggling, protect revenue

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Nigeria Customs Service’s Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command is strengthening cooperation with security agencies and private-sector operators. The initiative aims to combat smuggling, improve border and maritime security, protect government revenue, and facilitate legitimate trade.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security, and facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencies and private-sector operators. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller, Dr Nkiru Nwala, led delegations to the 13 […] The post Customs deepens security partnerships to combat smuggling, protect revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.