Customs, JAMB To Strengthen Collaboration On Technology, Operations

By Stella Okocha

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, have opened talks on areas of mutual cooperation to support their operations.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Segun Aina, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the NCS Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.

Welcoming the delegation, Adeniyi commended JAMB’s transformation over the years, particularly adoption of technology, timely release of results and improved placement of candidates.

“The improvement JAMB has recorded over the years, particularly through the integration of technology into its operations, is commendable. The Board has continued to evolve, making its processes more efficient and improving the placement of candidates into tertiary institutions,” he said.

He expressed confidence in the Registrar’s ability to sustain the progress and urged management to support his leadership.

On JAMB’s offer to make its electronic facilities available to the Service, the CGC welcomed it, noting that Customs officers deployed nationwide sometimes need to converge for examinations and official activities. He said access to JAMB’s facilities would help organise such exercises.

On request for operational vehicles, Adeniyi acknowledged the importance of mobility to JAMB’s nationwide responsibilities and said the Service will explore possible assistance subject to available resources and applicable framework.

Earlier, Aina said the visit was to build a professional bridge between both organisations.

“We want to formally come and introduce ourselves. We recognise the important work the Nigeria Customs Service is doing and are aware of the operations you carry out,” he said.

He said JAMB serves about five million people annually, operates CBT centres across Nigeria and conducts examinations in over 15 countries, while also providing electronic services to government agencies and professional bodies. He added that adequate mobility is essential to reach communities including local governments to verify candidates and maintain standards.

Both organisations committed to exploring practical ways of supporting each other’s operations and leveraging respective resources to address institutional needs.