The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have expressed readiness to explore areas of mutual cooperation to strengthen their operations and address institutional needs.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Friday, October 16, 2026, when he received the JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, and his delegation at the NCS Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
Adeniyi commended JAMB for its transformation over the years, particularly its adoption of technology, timely release of examination results and improved placement of candidates into tertiary institutions.
He described the Board’s technological advancement as commendable, noting that the integration of technology had enhanced operational efficiency and improved service delivery.
According to him, JAMB’s continued evolution demonstrates its commitment to making its processes more efficient and facilitating access to tertiary education.
The Customs chief also expressed confidence in the new Registrar’s ability to sustain the Board’s achievements, urging members of the management team to provide the necessary support for his leadership.
On JAMB’s offer to make its electronic facilities available to the NCS, Adeniyi welcomed the initiative, explaining that Customs officers deployed across the country sometimes need to gather at designated centres for examinations and other official exercises.
He noted that access to JAMB’s facilities would provide a practical solution for organising such activities whenever the need arises.
The Comptroller-General also acknowledged JAMB’s request for operational vehicles, recognising the importance of mobility to the Board’s nationwide responsibilities.
He, however, stated that the Service would explore possible avenues for assistance, subject to the availability of resources and the applicable framework.
Earlier, Aina said the visit was aimed at establishing a professional relationship between the two institutions and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
He noted that JAMB recognised the important role played by the Nigeria Customs Service in safeguarding the country’s economic interests and managing its operations.
The Registrar disclosed that the Board serves approximately five million people annually, operates Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria and conducts examinations in more than 15 countries.
He added that JAMB provides electronic services to government agencies and professional bodies, highlighting its capacity to support other institutions through technology-driven solutions.
Aina further emphasised the importance of operational mobility in enabling JAMB officials to reach communities across the country, including local government areas, to verify candidates and uphold examination standards.
The visit ended with both organisations expressing their commitment to exploring practical areas of cooperation, sharing available resources and developing mutually beneficial partnerships to improve institutional efficiency and service delivery.
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