Customs, JAMB Explore Cooperation On Electronic Facilities, Operational Support

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have begun discussions on areas of mutual cooperation to improve their respective operations and address institutional needs.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, and his delegation at the NCS Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on October 16, 2026.

During the meeting, Adeniyi praised JAMB’s transformation over the years, particularly its use of technology, timely release of examination results and improvements in placing candidates in tertiary institutions.

“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,” Adeniyi said.

He expressed confidence in Aina’s ability to sustain the Board’s progress and urged its management team to support his leadership.

Adeniyi also welcomed JAMB’s offer to make its electronic facilities available to the Customs Service. He explained that officers deployed across the country sometimes need to gather at designated centres for examinations and other official exercises, adding that access to the facilities would help facilitate such activities.

On JAMB’s request for operational vehicles, the customs chief acknowledged the importance of mobility to the Board’s nationwide responsibilities. He 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 institutions and identify opportunities for collaboration.

“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,” Aina said.

The JAMB 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, while emphasising that adequate mobility was necessary for reaching communities, including local government areas, to verify candidates and maintain examination standards.

The meeting ended with both organisations expressing their commitment to exploring practical ways to support each other’s operations and make effective use of their respective resources.