NCS, FRSC collab to enhance security, revenue drive
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Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (CGC) Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has promised to synergise with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to provide adequate security and revenue generation.
Mr. Adeniyi made this known recently during a visit by newly-appointed Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mr. Shehu Mohammed, to Abuja, Headquarters of the service.
Mr. Adeniyi also noted that the safety and economic well-being of the public was the fundamental role of government, and all agencies should align with these everyday purposes.
According to the CGC, ” I see an alignment between NCS and the FRSC. It is key that we find a way to collaborate
“We did sign a memorandum of understanding, and it is working very well. It has room for improvement to deepen collaboration. It is a perfect start that we have achieved the integration of the Customs and the Road Safety System. ”
He stated further that “Nigerians should be rest assured that the incident of stolen vehicles will be a thing of the past. adding that federal government has opened a window for cars improperly imported into Nigeria to benefit from the waiver so they can pay the correct duties.”
He disclosed that the window period is winding down for people with these challenges to pen down their documentation before an aggressive enforcement will be launched. He also noted that substandard tyres are prohibited due to the hazard they cause, and the service will sustain the confiscation of such items.
Earlier, Corps Marshall Shehu Mohammed, commended the CGC, noting that upon his appointment, staff welfare, a conducive working environment, and prompt payment of benefits have been improved.
He also commended the CGC for his handshake initiative that led to consolidation of existing vehicle information in the National Vehicle Identification System(NVIS) Database, domiciled with the FRSC, and the vehicle database of NCS, which is to enhance national security, improve revenue generation, promote ease of doing business and curb out smuggling excesses.
He revealed that the National Vehicle Identification System houses millions of vehicles’ information to unravel investigative activities of security agencies like the Nigerian Police, Interpol, and Federal Inland Revenue Service, among others.
He solicited the support of the CGC to help enforce restrictions on importing vehicles above expired age limits as a critical priority, stating that most fatalities during crisis involve articulated dilapidated cars.
He also said, “The relationship between NCS and FRSC will continually grow stronger and we are ready to support the CGC to deliver the promises and the goal he tends to achieve during his time in office as collaboration brings tremendous victory in trade modernisation and security”.
