Tasiu Sanusi Saulawa
- Deputy Comptroller of Customs
- Nigeria Customs Service
Dr TS Sanusi, is a Deputy Comptroller, with sixteen years working with the Nigeria Customs. He has wealth of experience in border security, compliance/anti-illicit trade, intelligence analysis, and criminal investigation. With a strong background in international trade, Customs enforcement, and border security, he has led high-profile raids and collaborated with stakeholders across various industries. Sanusi holds a B.Sc in Business Administration, Master of Crime Management and Prevention, Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy, and a PhD in International Trade. He is a certified border security expert, anti-fraud/illicit trade expert, intelligence analyst, and certified investigator. He has completed several courses, and presented papers in conferences and workshops locally and internationally. He authored books and published papers in many journals. Aside numerous awards and accolades, Sanusi is a proud recipient of Commendation Letter for “Impressive Performance” in 2023 from the Comptroller-General of Customs. He enjoys traveling, research, and meeting new people. As an accomplished Customs professional with extensive experience, he leverages his expertise to drive organizational growth and excellence.
Sessions
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Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies
Closing the Gaps: Enhancing Strategic Awareness and Managing Blind Spots in Customs Operations and Border Security
Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies is vital for effective border management and security. Agencies need to exchange intelligence regarding potential threats, smuggling activities, and other suspicious behaviours. This includes sharing data on cargo, travellers, and vehicles.
Joint training, operations and inspections will improve effectiveness and working together on risk assessments, to identify high-risk shipments and travellers, will allow for targeted inspections and resource allocation. Identifying key dual-purpose technologies for tracking and monitoring goods and people will enhance efficiency and save money.
Collaborating on policy development will also lead to more effective border management strategies, considering both security needs and trade facilitation.