Nigerian Customs Officer Advocates Strategic Border Security At International Conference In Tanzania

Nigerian Customs Officer Advocates Strategic Border Security At International Conference In Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Assistant Comptroller of Customs Sanusi Tasiu Saulawa, PhD, of the Nigerian Customs Service, played an important and commendable role at the recently concluded 5th Ports and Customs/Border Security Week held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Dr. Saulawa moderated a high-profile session titled “Enhancing Seamless Cross-Border Movement Across Maritime, Air, and Land: Balancing Security and Passenger/Trade Facilitation.” The session deliberated on the complexities of maintaining security while ensuring the smooth flow of passengers and trade across borders.

Additionally, Dr. Saulawa also presented an insightful paper titled “The Role of Strategic Management and Inter-Agency Cooperation in Enhancing Border Security Against Illicit Trade in Nigeria.” His presentation highlighted the critical role of inter-agency collaboration and strategic management in addressing the challenges of illicit trade, bolstering border security, and promoting economic development in Nigeria and beyond.

The conference brought together Customs, Immigration, Ports authorities, academics, and other stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges in border security and explore opportunities for collaboration and digitization within the sector.

Dr. Saulawa’s active participation denoted Nigeria’s leadership and commitment to improving border security practices and aligning with international standards. His contributions resonated strongly with the event’s objectives of fostering innovation, improving inter-agency cooperation, and promoting secure and efficient cross-border trade and travel.

The 5th Ports and Customs/Border Security Week remains a critical platform for advancing dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders in the border security ecosystem. Dr. Saulawa’s expertise and thought leadership further solidified his reputation as a key advocate for progressive security and trade facilitation strategies.