…As CGC Adeniyi Champions New Era in Regional Trade Efficiency
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirmed its position as a regional leader in trade reforms on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, at the opening of the 4th WCA Partners’ Conference.
“Our region faces significant hurdles, from the rapid evolution of e-commerce to the complexities of technical procedures,” Adeniyi said.
“However, Nigeria has made innovative strides with initiatives such as deploying the indigenously developed B’Odogwu platform, installing advanced scanners, and the comprehensive training of over 5,000 officers.”
Adeniyi further outlined five strategic initiatives requiring donor support. These include adopting artificial intelligence for anti-smuggling operations, developing a Regional Single Window system, and expanding digital infrastructure to enhance inter-agency collaboration and trade transparency.
The conference brought together distinguished delegates, including Ebenezer Tafili, the Secretary General of the WCO; Amadou Konaté, Vice-Chair of WCO-WC and Director-General of Mali Customs; Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Director-General of the National.
Intelligence Agency; along with several heads of customs, donor agencies, Nigeria owned Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited, diplomatic representatives, and industry stakeholders.
