Photo: Left; Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, during the dinner with the envoys in Abuja.
CGC reiterates Customs’ commitment to leveraging new technological advancements to enhance efficiency
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to leveraging new technological advancements in order to enhance efficiency in the service.
The CGC made this known when he hosted some foreign envoys to Nigeria to a dinner in Abuja to mark the end of the year 2023.
While addressing the diplomats, Adeniyi unveiled his vision for NCS and the way forward, explaining that the pivotal event centered on the service’s activities throughout the year.
According to Adeniyi, the NCS’ commitment to leveraging new technological advancements entails massive installation of scanners, implementing data analytics, and embracing open-door policies to collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate trade.
He said: “Now that we have a new government and I took over in the middle of this year, we have a lot of explanations to make to all stakeholders.
“We have a responsibility to carry out massive sensitization of awareness on the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.”
He disclosed that plans were underway to engage Area Controllers from different formations towards ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the provisions of the new Customs Act, which he described as “user friendly,” and facilitates trade.
Adeniyi further explained that the focus of the Act on deploying automation processes, the use of a single window, authorized economy operators’ system, incorporating advanced ruling, and expanding the use of scanners, indicated a move towards modernization.
On the issue of wildlife smuggling, CGC Adeniyi assured the diplomats of his commitment to sustain the battle against illicit wildlife trade in Nigeria.
While highlighting the collaborative efforts with stakeholders, he specifically pointed out the importance of international cooperation in customs activities.
Responding, the diplomats lauded the CGC’s commitment and pledged to collaborate with the NCS to combat wildlife trafficking and related criminal activities, going forward.
The dinner, which was attended by members of the Management Team of the Nigeria Customs Service, essentially serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and understanding between the NCS and the representatives of the international community
Tagged: “Service Advancement in Dinner with Diplomats,” the event was also attended by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassadors of the United States and Germany, and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, as well as the World Bank, among others.
