The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to collaborate with Abdulsamad Rabiu Initiative Africa (ASR Africa) to actualise humanitarian intervention projects in Africa.
During a meeting with the ASR Africa team at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi commended the organisation for its progress while pledging his full support to work with the foundation.
He said: “I want to appeal to other stakeholders whose operations we impact and those who impact ours to partner with us to see how we can collaborate to enhance our operations in places that need interventions.
L-R: Managjng Director, ASR Africa, Ubon Udo and the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi shortly after the meeting at the Customs Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday.
“There are other critical aspects of our operations for which we do not have adequate resources, and when we have interventions like this, it will go a long way. Since the welfare of NCS is your concern, the growth of ASR Africa will be of premium importance to us.”
He expressed readiness to submit whatever has been decided, adding, “It will be my pleasure to be at the groundbreaking event not just to show how happy we are but to express our gratitude to the foundation.”
The Managing Director of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udo, stated that the organisation is a personal initiative that intervenes in the area of health, education, and social development with an annual budget of 100 million dollars.
The MD revealed that the organisation seeks a partnership with NCS to achieve an environment that is safe and secure, developed, and better understands border integrity and security.
