The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are exploring areas of collaboration to strengthen institutional capacity, improve operational efficiency and leverage technology in delivering their respective mandates.
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, to discuss opportunities for mutual cooperation.
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 noted that the Board’s integration of technology had enhanced its 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,” the Customs boss said.
He expressed confidence in Aina’s ability to sustain the progress recorded by the Board and urged members of the management team to support his leadership.
Customs Considers Access to JAMB Facilities
On JAMB’s offer to make its electronic facilities available to the Customs Service, Adeniyi welcomed the proposal, explaining that Customs officers deployed across the country sometimes need designated centres for examinations and other official activities.
He said access to JAMB’s facilities would provide an opportunity for the Service to organise such exercises when necessary.
The Comptroller-General also acknowledged JAMB’s request for operational vehicles, noting that mobility was essential to the Board’s nationwide activities.
He, however, explained that the Service would explore possible avenues of assistance, subject to available resources and the applicable administrative framework.
JAMB Highlights Nationwide Operations
Earlier, Aina said the visit was aimed at establishing a professional relationship between the two organisations and identifying areas of 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-driven solutions.
Aina further stressed the importance of operational vehicles in enabling JAMB officials to reach communities, including local government areas, to verify candidates and maintain examination standards.
He explained that effective mobility was necessary for the Board to discharge its responsibilities and safeguard the integrity of its examination and admission processes.
The meeting ended with both organisations expressing their commitment to exploring practical areas of cooperation, leveraging their respective resources and addressing institutional needs.
The proposed collaboration is expected to provide a framework for the two agencies to share expertise and explore available facilities and other resources to improve their operations.
