Harboursandport.com: Abuja, Nigeria – October 28, 2025: The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP have pledged deeper collaboration to tackle human trafficking and the illegal trade in endangered species, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to national security and environmental protection.
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| From left: Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)Hajia Binta Adamu, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and BoT member, MMS WoFHoF Initiative, Hajia Lami Tumaka during a courtesy visit to Customs Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday. |
Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from NAPTIP and the MMS WoFHoF Initiative to the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja.
Adeniyi emphasized that the Customs Service views crime through a broader national security lens, beyond traditional smuggling.
He assured the delegation of Customs’ full support for the upcoming national dialogue on human trafficking and stowaway incidents, scheduled for February 2026.
“We believe in the power of collaboration. We can achieve more with less when we work together,” Adeniyi said.
He pledged technical support, intelligence sharing, and access to Customs’ training curriculum to strengthen inter-agency understanding of trafficking dynamics. He also highlighted the Service’s growing role in enforcing international conventions on flora and fauna, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu, expressed satisfaction with the formal engagement, noting that operational partnerships with Customs are vital for effective cross-border enforcement and intelligence exchange.
“We are a law enforcement agency with mandates to prevent, prosecute, and protect. Partnership with Customs is essential for our work,” she said.
Adamu stressed the evolving nature of human trafficking and the need for coordinated efforts at Nigeria’s entry and exit points.
Hajia Lami Tumaka, a Board of Trustees member of MMS WoFHoF Initiative, described Customs as a strategic player in maritime enforcement and border management.
She said the agency’s involvement is critical to the success of the planned policy dialogue.
“Your officers are often the first line of defence against illicit movement of goods and persons. Your expertise and nationwide presence are indispensable,” Tumaka noted.
The renewed alliance signals a proactive approach to tackling transnational crimes and enhancing Nigeria’s maritime and border security architecture.
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