Mohamed Garba
In a significant move to ease the movement of goods and persons, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dissolved the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) and reduced its enforcement team across all customs checkpoints. This development is part of the 2025 enforcement strategy approved by the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Wale Adeniyi.
The NCS aims to remove bottlenecks associated with trade, strengthen border security, combat smuggling, and facilitate legitimate trade. To achieve this, the service will rely more on actionable intelligence, strategic risk management frameworks, and geospatial tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
The JBPT, which commenced operations in 2019 as “Ex-Swift Response,” played a crucial role in curbing the influx of dangerous goods and ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s trade and security regulations. The NCS acknowledges the cooperation and dedication of other government agencies that partnered in this endeavor.
The dissolution of the JBPT is expected to modernize customs operations, improve trade compliance, and strengthen national security without compromising border security or trade facilitation. The NCS reassures the public and stakeholders of its commitment to securing the nation’s borders, facilitating legitimate trade, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.
The move is part of the 2025 enforcement strategy approved by the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Wale Adeniyi.
The NCS aims to modernize customs operations, improve trade compliance, and strengthen national security.
