Customs dissolves Joint Border Patrol team, reduces checkpoints nationwide

Customs dissolves Joint Border Patrol Team, reduces checkpoints nationwide

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the dissolution of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) as part of its efforts to enhance border management and trade facilitation under its 2025 Enforcement Strategy.

This development is accompanied by a reduction in customs checkpoints across the country to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and people.

The disclosure was contained in a statement by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, National Public Relations Officer, for Comptroller General of Customs, on Tuesday.

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The statement highlighted that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, approved these measures, signaling a shift towards intelligence-driven enforcement and strategic risk management frameworks.

“The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has approved the reduction of customs checkpoints across the country to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and persons,” the statement read in part.

It added, “The Service also announces the dissolution of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) after due consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).” 

According to the NCS, the reduction in checkpoints will remove bottlenecks that have historically hindered trade while maintaining robust border security.

The Service also plans to deploy geospatial tools and advanced technologies to strengthen its enforcement operations.

 

Customs dissolves Joint Border Patrol Team, reduces checkpoints nationwide