Customs Modernisation Project to upscale Ease-of-Doing-Business — Adeniyi

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By Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief

The Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project will enhance ease of doing business, boost trade facilitation, revenue generation and raise the bar of national security.

The Comptroller-General (CG) of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said this at the workshop for Journalists on the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project, in Abuja last week.

In an address delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in charge of Investigation, Enforcement and Inspection, Mr. Timi Bomadi, the CG said the project would also enhance transparency, professionalism and service excellence. He stated: “In today’s rapidly evolving global trade environment, customs administrations must continuously adapt to emerging realities driven by technology, data, and the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and accountability.  

“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.

“The Trade Modernisation Project stands at the centre of this transformation. It represents a comprehensive and technology-driven initiative designed to overhaul our processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and create a more seamless and predictable trading environment.”

Adeniyi said through the deployment of modern digital platforms, automation of procedures, and integration of systems, the organisation was laying the foundation for a customs administration that would not only be efficient but also globally competitive.

Stressing the role of the media in the project’s success, the CG said while infrastructure and technology were critical, they were not sufficient on their own.  

“The success of any reform of this magnitude depends significantly on stakeholder understanding, acceptance, and participation.   

This is why the role of the media is indispensable”.

Welcoming the participants, the National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) of the NCS, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada (DC), said the workshop was part of the NCS’s commitment to transparency and effective communication which continued to shape the direction of the Service.

His words, “This workshop is carefully designed to enhance media knowledge, deepen understanding, and strengthen awareness of the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project”.

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