Citizen Camp 2026 at UGB: The Customs Administration at the heart of exchanges with students

On Monday, August 24, 2026, students from Gaston Berger University (UGB) learned about the strategic importance and key role of the Customs Administration in the country's economic and social development. This meeting was held as part of Customs Day, organized by the Citizen Camp organizing committee.

Nearly 400 students, supervisors, and members of the Defense and Security Forces participated in the various panels organized throughout the day. The discussions addressed key topics such as the general missions of Customs, gender policy within the institution, tax compliance, and the fight against international drug trafficking.

The presentations were given by seasoned officers, including Lieutenant Sérigne Saliou Mbacké Afia Fall, head of the Richard-Toll Mobile Customs Brigade; Lieutenant Colonel Rokhaya Wade, Gender Focal Point; Commander Marame Kane Diallo, head of the Valuation Office; Lieutenant Colonel Souleymane Mbengue, head of inspections at the Rosso Customs Office; and Lieutenant Colonel Habibou Diallo. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to direct discussion, giving students the opportunity to ask the panelists questions about the fiscal, economic, and security implications of customs operations.

A civic commitment praised by the hierarchy

At the opening of the activities, the chairman of the organizing committee, Dah Dieng, expressed his gratitude to the Customs Administration for its crucial material support in the success of this gathering.

Speaking on behalf of the Director General of Customs, Babacar Mbaye, Lieutenant Colonel Mouhamed Niang, Head of the Communication and Public Relations Division, emphasized that this participation aims to contribute to the development of model students, imbued with republican values ​​and driven by a strong sense of responsibility. He reaffirmed Customs' commitment to sustaining and strengthening these initiatives for the benefit of the national community, before conveying his superiors' congratulations to the organizers.

The day took place in the presence of Lieutenant Colonel Alioune Badara N'Diaye, head of operations for Military Zone No. 2, the Camp Director, and the Director of Cooperation from UGB. The day concluded with the presentation of souvenir gifts and the traditional group photo.