Business

Customs, FRSC sign MoU on data sharing to curb vehicle smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for automated data sharing of vehicle registration.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony at the headquarters of the FRSC in Abuja, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the collaboration would foster unity between the two agencies and help prevent revenue leakages.

He said, “The MoU would lead to seamless collaboration, operational efficiency, enhanced compliance and innovative problem-solving.”

Other areas pointed out by the CGC in his address included resource optimisation, road safety, revenue generation and other essential aspects of vehicle documentation.

Corps Marshal of FRSC, Dauda Ali Biyu, commended the Comptroller-General of Customs for his dedication towards the signing of the MoU.

He assured the Ag. CGC of his commitment to partnering with the Customs Service to combat smuggling, revenue leakages, theft and other social crimes.

He further expressed interest in data sharing and emphasized the positive outcomes expected from the collaboration.

To solidify their commitment to cooperation, the Corps Marshal also appointed the Customs boss as Special Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Tola Adenubi

Recent Posts

Anambra guber: PDP, LP effectively dead in Anambra — APC’s Ozigbo

He attributed the decline of the LP to a lack of effective leadership from Mr.…

5 minutes ago

Osun now ranks 7th in national examinations from 33rd in 2022 — Adeleke’s aide

The Osun State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole, on Tuesday announced that the state…

19 minutes ago

Adelabu orders power sector overhaul, wants 1,200 engineers trained to replace ageing workforce

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled an urgent 10-year rescue plan to address…

24 minutes ago

Common cold, leading trigger of asthma — Health expert

Head of the Pulmonary Unit at the University College Hospital, Dr. Olumide Sogaolu, has stated…

26 minutes ago

Osun Assembly imposes six-month jail or N20,000 fine for public road skating

The Osun State House of Assembly has resolved to impose a six-month prison term or…

37 minutes ago

Nasarawa gov dismisses fears of one-party state

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed growing concerns that Nigeria may be drifting…

45 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.