Customs to expedite implementation of electronic cargo tracking system
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is expediting the implementation of its Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) to enhance its operations.
Its comptroller-general, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known via a statement by Abdullahi Maiwada, NCS National Public Relations Officer, on Saturday in Abuja.
The ECTS is a web-based solution that provides real-time monitoring of transit cargo under customs control.
Mr Adeniyi said Information Communication Technology (ICT) would harness the requisite internal resources to speed up the execution.
“It is imperative that we modernise every facet of the Customs Enforcement Ecosystem. We must also integrate technology to fortify our operations,” he said.
He reiterated NCS’ commitment to leveraging technology to streamline its operation and emphasised the importance of engaging stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of the project.
“In 2024, we cannot afford to remain entrenched in outdated practices.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,” he said.
The NCS recently organised a two-day ICT- modernisation management retreat in Abuja to digitise customs operations.
The digitisation would be facilitated through the Trade Modernisation Project of the service, designed to enhance its trade facilitation operations.
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