Harboursandport.com: Abuja - The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has organized a two-day ICT/modernization training for its management team, in its effort to herald an era of digital transformation within the Service.
Addressing attendees at the 2-day NCS 2024 ICT—Modernization Management Retreat in Abuja, the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, reiterated his commitment to leveraging technology to streamline customs operations.
He emphasized the importance of engaging stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of this ambitious project.
He stated: “In 2024, we cannot afford to remain entrenched in outdated practices. Stakeholders are demanding a Customs Service that embraces technology to enhance efficiency and transparency.” Encouraging his Management Team, particularly in ICT, to champion the digitalization efforts, Adeniyi urged them to harness internal resources to expedite the implementation of the electronic cargo tracking system.
He, however, emphasized that “It is imperative that we modernize every facet of the Customs Enforcement Ecosystem. We must also integrate technology to fortify our operations.”
Welcoming the CGC to the retreat, the Chairman of Trade Modernization Project Limited, Saleh Ahmadu, lauded the CGC's resolve, highlighting the pivotal role of trade in national development.
He underscored that the modernization initiative would revolutionize the NCS's operations, fostering a conducive environment for trade across Nigeria and the African continent.
Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT/Modernisation, ACG Kikelomo Adeola, commended the CGC's unwavering commitment to the project. She highlighted its significance in reshaping, digitizing, and modernizing the Service's activities.
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