The House of Representatives has called for the Nigeria Customs Service to adopt modern technology to safeguard the nation’s borders with neighboring countries.
This directive follows the adoption of a motion titled “Need to employ modern technology to secure the nation’s borders,” sponsored by Obiageli Orogbu, representing Akwa North/Awka South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, during Thursday’s plenary session.
In response to the motion, the House mandated the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance border security using state-of-the-art technological devices.
Additionally, it directed its Committees on National Security and Intelligence, and Customs and Excise to collaborate with relevant executive agencies to ensure effective implementation.
A report on progress is expected within four weeks for further legislative action.
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Orogbu highlighted the prevalence of over 320 illegal routes into Nigeria, which serve as channels for unauthorized entry of individuals and goods.
She emphasized that these porous borders contribute to insecurity, arms proliferation, and the influx of substandard goods, as well as facilitate drug and human trafficking across the country.
Advocating for the motion, Orogbu underscored the shift in border policing from traditional methods to employing sophisticated electronic equipment for enhanced efficacy.
She pointed out that technologies such as electronic sensors, video monitors, and night vision scopes have proven more effective in Western countries than human surveillance alone.
Orogbu further suggested the use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, drones, and dark fighter cameras to further bolster border controls in Nigeria.
