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CGC Adeniyi Revives Over Decade-Old CMAA with US Customs & Border Protection to Enhance Service Delivery and Combat Cross-Border Crimes



 CGC Adeniyi Revives Over Decade-Old CMAA with US Customs & Border Protection to Enhance Service Delivery and Combat Cross-Border Crimes
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has taken a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by reactivating the over decade-old Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

 The move aims to promote better service delivery to Nigerians through global collaborations and data-driven decision-making to improve national security and effectively combat cross-border crimes.

During a bilateral meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, Adeniyi emphasized the importance of reviving the CMAA to enhance the Nigeria Customs Service's capacity to protect the nation's borders and improve service delivery. 

He highlighted the successful interception of illegal items, such as drugs and weapons, at major ports and airports in Nigeria.

Adeniyi also stressed the need for increased capacity building to tackle Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement and opiate issues. He underscored the importance of a Center for Advanced Cargo and Passenger Data Analysis to mitigate risks and enhance cargo and passenger security.

The meeting also covered the challenges of commercial air cargo security and potential partnerships with US government agencies. Adeniyi highlighted the importance of future operations, including CBP's global targeting advisory directors and their capabilities in information sharing on cargo and passenger sides.

James Collins, Assistant Commissioner of the Office of International Affairs at US Customs and Border Protection, emphasized data integration, partnerships, and targeted efforts to address transnational criminal groups exploiting seams and boundaries.

The meeting concluded with a presentation on Artificial Intelligence by Sunil Madhugri from the Office of Information and Technology, US Customs and Border Protection, highlighting the future of technology in enhancing customs operations and security.

In a related event, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi visited the Nigerian Embassy in the USA, where he was received by Mr. Rabiu Lawal, Charge d'Affaires a.i, and his team. The CGC appreciated them for their warm reception and their tireless efforts for all the Nigerians in the diaspora.

Key action items identified during the meeting include establishing specific channels for continued intelligence sharing between Nigeria Customs and CBP, exploring operational partnerships between Nigeria Customs units and networks like CBP to coordinate cross-border responses, leveraging INTERPOL programs, and collaborating with other West and Central African countries on transnational crimes.

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