Story by Odekata Babatunde
In a significant display of diplomatic camaraderie, the Korean Embassy in Abuja last week hosted a formal dinner in honor of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team.
The event aimed to reinforce the burgeoning bilateral relations between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Korean authorities, emphasizing their shared goals.
CGC Adeniyi, accompanied by senior officials, expressed gratitude for Korea’s unwavering commitment to partnership.
He highlighted the advancements made through collaboration, particularly in adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance the NCS’s operational capabilities.
In his address, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the progress achieved through collaboration with the Embassy of Korea and other allied agencies, noting how these relationships have enhanced the NCS’s capacity to adopt advanced technologies.
“It is due to our dedicated partnerships that the NCS is now engaged in data analytics programmes, in alignment with World Customs Organization standards,” CGC Adeniyi stated.
‘’He elaborated on how these analytics enable the Service to make informed decisions, benefiting from predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive insights. “Learning from global leaders, like Korean Customs, has empowered us to adapt and refine our data-driven strategies,” he added.
“We are honoured by the Comptroller-General’s presence here tonight, and we look forward to further strengthening ties with the Nigeria Customs Service,” Ambassador Pankym said. He emphasised the Embassy’s commitment to supporting the growth and modernisation of the NCS.
Korean Ambassador Kim Pankym praised the NCS’s efforts and reiterated the Embassy’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s customs modernization initiatives. “We are excited about the potential for further collaboration,” he remarked.
Deputy Comptroller-General Greg Itotoh echoed these sentiments, acknowledging Korea’s proactive engagement and the instrumental role it plays in the NCS’s growth trajectory.
The evening underscored the commitment of both nations to foster deeper ties and enhance the capacity-building efforts within Nigeria’s customs framework.
