Adeniyi commends Customs administrations for combating transnational organised crimes

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commended Customs administrations across the world for their sustained efforts in combating transnational organised crime.

Adeniyi emphasised the evolving nature of threats within global supply chains and the urgent need for coordinated, intelligence-led enforcement approaches.

Adeniyi, who is the Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), gave this commendation in his keynote address at the opening of the 46th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee held at the organisation’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, 23 March 2026.

“Customs enforcement today is no longer about isolated seizures, it is about protecting the integrity of global trade,” he stated.

The Comptroller-General called for deeper collaboration among Customs administrations, noting that “when Customs administrations work together, enforcement becomes stronger, trade becomes safer, and the global economy becomes more resilient.” On the margins of the session, delegates witnessed a live demonstration of drone technology by the Netherlands Customs team, illustrating the growing role of unmanned systems in modern border surveillance.

As part of its contribution to the session, the NCS is expected to present field-level perspectives on fragile border management, drawing from its operational experience as a frontline administration within one of Africa’s most demanding border environments. These insights are expected to enrich ongoing global discourse and strengthen policy considerations within the enforcement community.