 Now the Nigeria Customs Service says it is committed to fostering relationships with compliance stakeholders in 2024. The Comptroller General of the Service, Bashir Adewaleh Deney, said this, during the International Customs Day celebration at the Customs Training College, Ikeja Lagas. Speaking at the conference, the CGC noted that choosing the theme for this year's celebration, customs, engaging traditional and new partners with a purpose, aligns with the service's core objectives as outlined in the three-point agenda of consolidation, innovation and collaboration. The recent seizures, a direct result of effective collaboration between agencies is a testament to the potential of interagency partnerships. It showcases the success achievable when government agencies collaborate and highlight the significant impact we can achieve by fostering more partnerships going forward. More so, at the recent Comptroller General of Customs Conference in December 2023, it stands a testament to the success of this approach, resulting in substantial achievements through in-depth interactions with our valued stakeholders. In his keynote address, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Avigbo Yaga Oyayetala, emphasized the importance of collaboration in facilitating trade and improving revenue generation. With unwavering commitment, I assure you of my ministry support for collaborative engagement with stakeholders in the international trade community aiming for a more sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economy growth. I therefore urge each one of you to carry forward the spirit of today's event.