Customs, JAMB Explore Areas of Cooperation
Written by: Queen Abayomi
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, 16 October 2026, received the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to discuss areas of mutual cooperation between both organisations.
During the meeting, Adeniyi commended JAMB for its transformation over the years, particularly its adoption of technology, timely release of examination results and improved placement of candidates into tertiary institutions.
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“The improvement JAMB has recorded over the years, particularly through the integration of technology into its operations, is commendable. The Board has continued to evolve, making its processes more efficient and improving the placement of candidates into tertiary institutions,” he said.
The CGC expressed confidence in the new Registrar’s ability to sustain the Board’s progress, while encouraging the management team to support his leadership.
Responding to JAMB’s offer to make its electronic facilities available to the Service, Adeniyi welcomed the initiative, noting that Customs officers deployed across the country sometimes need to gather at designated locations for examinations and other official activities. He explained that access to the facilities would help the Service organise such exercises whenever necessary.
On JAMB’s request for operational vehicles, the CGC acknowledged the importance of mobility in carrying out the Board’s nationwide responsibilities. He assured the delegation that the Service would explore possible avenues for assistance, subject to the availability of resources and the applicable framework.
Earlier, the JAMB Registrar explained that the visit was intended to establish a professional relationship between the two organisations and identify opportunities for collaboration.
“We want to formally come and introduce ourselves. We recognise the important work the Nigeria Customs Service is doing and are aware of the operations you carry out,” Aina said.
He disclosed that JAMB serves approximately five million people annually, operates Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria and conducts examinations in more than 15 countries.
According to him, the Board also provides electronic services to government agencies and professional bodies, highlighting its capacity to support other institutions through technology-driven solutions.
Aina further emphasised the importance of adequate mobility in enabling JAMB officials to reach communities, including local government areas, to verify candidates and maintain examination standards.
The visit concluded with both organisations expressing their commitment to exploring practical areas of cooperation, leveraging their respective resources and supporting one another in addressing institutional needs.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 20th, 2026
