{"id":20556,"date":"2026-04-14T14:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=20556"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:50:03","slug":"nigeria-customs-deploys-seven-patrol-vessels-to-boost-waterway-anti-smuggling-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/nigeria-customs-deploys-seven-patrol-vessels-to-boost-waterway-anti-smuggling-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Customs Deploys Seven Patrol Vessels to Boost Waterway Anti-smuggling Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20558\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/670493605_1415845587239300_1849763635727659088_n-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reinforced the Nigeria Customs Service\u2019s drive to secure the nation\u2019s waterways by deploying seven operational patrol vessels to the Western Marine Command, significantly boosting the Command\u2019s capacity to combat smuggling and other maritime crimes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The vessels, comprising two gunboats and five logistics boats, were officially handed over to the Command on Monday, 13 April 2026, increasing its fleet to significantly enhance patrol coverage and rapid response capacity within its area of responsibility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Comptroller of Western Marine Command, Patrick Ntadi, said the deployment reflects the Service\u2019s strategic commitment to strengthening enforcement across critical maritime corridors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThese assets are a clear demonstration of our resolve to secure Nigeria\u2019s waterways against economic sabotage and transnational crimes. We are not only expanding our operational capacity but also ensuring that our officers are better equipped to respond swiftly and effectively,\u201d Ntadi said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20557\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/671158762_1415845487239310_8421005346234464439_n-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He described the expanded fleet as a major boost to ongoing anti-smuggling operations, noting that it addresses previous logistical challenges and strengthens deterrence along key waterways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe fight against smuggling is dynamic, and we must remain proactive. This deployment, alongside continuous training and inter-agency collaboration, will significantly improve our enforcement outcomes and protect national revenue,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To support the effective deployment of the vessels, officers of the Command recently underwent an intensive training programme conducted by SEWA Africa Ltd, the contractor responsible for the boats. The training focused on handling techniques, safety procedures, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A company representative, Steven Okitiape, explained that the training was designed to enhance both competence and safety among officers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis training serves as both a refresher and a capacity-building initiative, ensuring that officers can maximise the performance of these vessels while maintaining the highest safety standards,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Source : Nigeria Customs Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reinforced the 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