Customs expresses commitment to global realities in border security, trade facilitation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said the organisation remains committed to aligning with global standards in its delivery of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has said the organisation remains committed to aligning with global standards in its delivery of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security.
He spoke in Abuja during the three-day training workshop for journalists on the NCS Trade Modernisation Project.
"The Nigeria Customs Service, under my leadership, remains firmly committed to aligning with these global standards while delivering on our core mandates of revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security," said the Deputy Comptroller -General, Timi Bomodi, who represented him.
According to Adeniyi, the service must adapt to an evolving global trade environment, and customs administrations must continuously adapt to emerging realities driven by technology, data, and the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
He stressed that the Trade Modernisation Project stands at the centre of this transformation.
Adeniyi further explained that it is a comprehensive, technology-driven initiative designed to overhaul our processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and create a more seamless and predictable trading environment.
Continuing, he said, "Through the deployment of modern digital platforms, automation of procedures, and integration of systems, we are laying the foundation for a customs administration that is not only efficient but also globally competitive.
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"However, while infrastructure and technology are critical, they are not sufficient on their own."
In his welcome address, the National Public Relations Officer, Mr Abdullahi Maiwada, said the workshop was carefully designed to enhance media knowledge, deepen understanding, and strengthen awareness of the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project.
He disclosed that as the Service continues to evolve in response to the dynamics of global trade, technological advancement, and national economic priorities, it has become imperative to carry critical stakeholders, particularly the media, along in the journey of transformation.
Maiwada added that the Trade Modernisation Project represents a significant milestone in efforts to deploy technology-driven solutions to simplify processes, improve efficiency, facilitate trade, and enhance revenue collection.
However, according to him, beyond the systems and infrastructure, the success of this initiative depends largely on effective communication, accurate information dissemination, and sustained public engagement.
