Nigeria, Benin Customs strengthen border security with geospatial tech
Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, described the initiative as a significant milestone in improving border management, boosting trade, and addressing the security challenges confronting one of West Africa’s busiest trade corridors.
Also speaking, the Head of Geospatial at the Nigeria Customs Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Labaran Ahmed, said the initiative is designed to pilot the Service’s border management application using the World Customs Organisation (WCO) satellite platform.
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic of Benin have strengthened their partnership on the deployment of geospatial technology to enhance economic security, improve border surveillance, and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border corridor.
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