By Stella Odueme
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have explored areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening their operations and leveraging available resources to address institutional needs.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, and his delegation at the NCS Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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 progress as commendable, noting that technology integration had enhanced operational efficiency and improved the delivery of its services.
“The improvement JAMB has recorded over the years, particularly through the integration of technology into its operations, is commendable. The Board has continued to evolve, making its processes more efficient and improving the placement of candidates into tertiary institutions,” he said.
The Customs boss expressed confidence in Aina's ability to sustain the Board's achievements and urged the management team to support his leadership.
On JAMB's offer to provide electronic facilities for the use of Customs, Adeniyi welcomed the proposal, explaining that officers deployed across the country sometimes need to assemble at designated centres for examinations and other official exercises.
He said access to the facilities would help the Service organise such activities more efficiently whenever the need arose.
Adeniyi also acknowledged JAMB's request for operational vehicles, noting that mobility was essential to the Board's nationwide responsibilities. He, however, said the Service would explore possible assistance, subject to available resources and the applicable framework.
Earlier, Aina said the visit was intended to establish a professional relationship between the two organisations and identify opportunities for mutual support.
“We want to formally come and introduce ourselves. We recognise the important work the Nigeria Customs Service is doing and are aware of the operations you carry out,” the registrar said.
He disclosed that JAMB serves approximately five million people annually, operates Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria and conducts examinations in more than 15 countries.
According to him, the Board also provides electronic services to government agencies and professional bodies, demonstrating its capacity to support other institutions through technology.
Aina stressed the importance of adequate operational vehicles in enabling JAMB officials to reach communities, including local government areas, to verify candidates and uphold examination standards.
The visit concluded with both organisations expressing their commitment to exploring practical areas of collaboration, sharing resources and supporting each other's institutional responsibilities.