The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, on Thursday, hosted a formal dinner in honour of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and members of his management team at the Korean Embassy, Abuja.
The event underscored the strengthening of bilateral relations and the shared objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Korean Government.
CGC Adeniyi was accompanied to the dinner by senior officers, including Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Human Resource Development, Greg Itotoh, DCG of Tariff and Trade, Caroline Niagwan and DCG, ICT-Modernisation, Kikelomo Adeola.
The CGC, in his address at the dinner, expressed his appreciation for the commitment of Korea to partnership.
Adeniyi highlighted the progress achieved through collaboration with the Embassy of Korea and other allied agencies. He noted how the relationships have enhanced the capacity of the NCS 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 Organisation (WCO) standards,” CGC Adeniyi stated.
He elaborated on how the 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 commitment of the Korean Embassy to supporting the growth and modernisation of the NCS.
In his remarks, DCG Greg Itoto expressed the appreciation of the Service 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 dinner reflected the deepening relations between the two nations and affirmed the Korean dedication to the modernisation and capacity-building efforts of the NCS.
