Korean Embassy hosts dinner in honour of CGC Adeniyi (Pictures)
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted a formal dinner on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in honour of Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team at the Embassy in Abuja.
The event aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and align the objectives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with those of the Korean authorities.
Accompanied by senior officers, including Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Human Resource Development Greg Itotoh, DCG of Tariff and Trade Caroline Niagwan, and DCG of ICT-Modernisation Kikelomo Adeola, CGC Adeniyi expressed gratitude for Korea’s commitment to partnership.
In his address, he highlighted the progress made through collaboration with the Korean Embassy and allied agencies, particularly in adopting advanced technologies.
“It is due to our dedicated partnerships that the NCS is now engaged in data analytics programmes, aligning with World Customs Organization standards,” CGC Adeniyi stated, noting that these analytics enable informed decision-making through predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive insights. He emphasised that learning from global leaders like Korean Customs has empowered the NCS to refine its data-driven strategies.
Korean Ambassador His Excellency Kim Pankym praised CGC Adeniyi and his team’s dedication, expressing optimism about continued collaboration.
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“We are honoured by the Comptroller-General’s presence here tonight and look forward to further strengthening ties with the Nigeria Customs Service,” he remarked, reaffirming the Embassy’s commitment to supporting the NCS’s growth and modernisation.
DCG Greg Itotoh also expressed appreciation for Korea’s proactive engagement with NCS initiatives, highlighting that the Embassy’s support is instrumental in driving the Service to new heights. “We look forward to continued growth through these collaborations,” he stated.
The evening underscored the deepening relations between Nigeria and Korea, affirming Korea’s dedication to aiding Nigeria’s customs modernisation and capacity-building efforts.
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