Tasiu Sanusi Saulawa
- Assistant Comptroller of Customs
- Nigeria Customs Service
Sanusi Tasiu Saulawa began his career with the Nigeria Customs Service in 2009, and attained the current rank of Assistant Comptroller (AC) in 2023. He possessed background, training, and experience in border security, customs compliance, intelligence analysis, and criminal investigation, along with cross-functional strategic leadership skills. He is a skilled professional with deep understanding of international trade, customs enforcement, and border security. He has excellent communication and leadership skills. He successfully led team of customs officials on so many high-profile raids on illicit activities, and collaborating with stakeholders across various industries, alongside prosecuting some cases.
He maintains a high standard of professionalism and is committed to continuously improving his knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the ever-changing customs landscape. Sanusi holds a B.Sc in Business Administration with specialization in Finance; Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy; and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) International Relations. He also obtained Master of Crime Management and Prevention; Master of Security and Strategic Studies; and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Trade.
A Certified border security expert, intelligence analyst and criminal investigator is a recipient of Comptroller-General of Customs’ “Commendation Letter for Impressive Performance” in 2023. Dr. Sanusi successfully attended various courses and training programs in different countries including those on border security, intelligence gathering, leadership and strategy, as well as illicit trade and organized crimes. He has also published books and presented papers in numerous conferences and workshops locally and internationally. Notably, he was a speaker during World Border Security Congress held in Morocco (2019), Greece (2021), Portugal (2022) and, Istanbul, Turkey (2024), among others.
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The Impact Border Security and Management Can Have on Environmental Sustainability
Industrial waste typically has a negative value – it costs businesses money to treat it in a way that is safe and does not harm the environment. Costs include treatment, technology and labour costs in line with national laws and environmental regulations. There is therefore an incentive for companies wishing to avoid these costs to export the waste to other countries with less strict environmental standards, or to illegally dump and dispose of such waste. Source: https://baselgovernance.org/
Illegal trafficking of wildlife one of the most profitable natural resource crimes. It involves the illegal harvesting, trapping or killing of many endangered species of animals or plants for sale to be used as medicine, food, or sold as pets.
Whether it is the trafficking in endangered wildlife or the illegal international trade in waste materials, much of it dangerous, border agencies are in the front line in helping to protect the environment.