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The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emphasised the need for strategic collaboration to enhance security and trade within his State.
To achieve this, Governor Umara Zulum visited the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, yesterday Friday, August 16, 2024, to foster greater collaboration with the Service.
During the visit, Zulum expressed gratitude to the CGC for Customs’ continuous support to the State in the aspects of trade facilitation and border security.
Also, Governor Zulum acknowledged the strategic importance of Borno State, which shares borders with three countries. He emphasised the need for strategic synergy with the Service to enhance security and trade within the State.
Speaking further, he expressed his appreciation to the CGC and the Nigeria Customs Service for their unwavering support in addressing the unique challenges faced by Borno State.
His words : “We are grateful for the dedication and assistance the Service has provided for Borno State. Our borders with Cameroon, Chad and Niger require robust management. We are keen to strengthen our relationship with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the safety and prosperity of our State”.
In response, CGC Adeniyi showed his appreciation for Governor Zulum’s visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting Borno State. “We appreciate the support we have received from Borno State in carrying out our core responsibilities. The Service is committed to facilitating legitimate trade while ensuring protection of our borders,” CGC Adeniyi assured.
The meeting concluded on a sound note, as Governor Zulum extended an invitation to the CGC to visit Borno State, stressing the importance of building on the existing partnership between the State and Nigeria Customs Service.
It is pertinent to mention that Umara Zulum is one of the most performing Governors in Nigeria. His selflessness in rebuilding Borno State since he assumed office has endeared him to all and sundry in the society.
