Borno Governor, Zulum Strengthens Synergy with NCS, Invites CGC Adeniyi to State Capital

…Seeks Robust Management of Border Areas

ZAINAB JUNAID

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has Strengthened existing synergy with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as he visited the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, August 16,  2024, to express gratitude for the Service’s continued support to the State in the aspect of trade facilitation and border security.

In a statement made available by the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the Governor also extended an invitation to the CGC to visit Borno State, emphasising the importance of building on the existing partnership between the state and the Nigeria Customs Service.

Maiwada said Governor Zulum acknowledged the strategic importance of Borno State, which shares borders with three countries and also emphasised the need for strategic collaboration to enhance security and trade within the State.

The Governor further expressed his appreciation to the CGC and the Service for their unwavering support in addressing the unique challenges faced by Borno State. “We are grateful for the dedication and assistance the Nigeria Customs Service has provided to Borno State. Our borders with Cameroon, Chad, and Niger require robust management, and we are keen to strengthen our relationship with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the safety and prosperity of our state,” Governor Zulum stated.

In his remarks, Comptroller General Adeniyi expressed his appreciation for the Governor’s visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting Borno State. “We appreciate the support we have received from Borno State in carrying out our core responsibilities. The Customs Service is committed to enhancing and facilitating legitimate trade while ensuring the protection of our borders,” CGC Adeniyi assured.