In a bid to bolster bilateral relations, the Republic of Korea recently hosted a dinner at its embassy in Abuja to honor Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, and his management team, highlighting the growing partnership between both nations.
The event highlighted the deepening bilateral relations and shared goals between the NCS, and Korean authorities, reinforcing their commitment to mutual cooperation and collaboration.
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.
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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.
The Korean Ambassador, His Excellency Kim Pankym, commended the CGC and his team for their dedication and expressed optimism about continued collaboration.
“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.
Also the DCG Greg Itoto expressed the Service’s appreciation for Korea’s proactive engagement with NCS initiatives.
“The Embassy’s support and willingness to partner with us are instrumental in driving our Service to greater heights. We look forward to continued growth through these collaborations,” Itotoh stated.
The evening reflected the deepening relations between the two nations and affirmed Korea’s dedication to Nigeria’s customs modernisation and capacity-building efforts.
The CGC Adeniyi was accompanied to the event by senior officers including Deputy Comptroller-General of Human Resource Development, Greg Itotoh, DCG of Tariff and Trade, Caroline Niagwan, and DCG of ICT-Modernisation, Kikelomo Adeola, expressed his appreciation for Korea’s commitment to partnership.
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