The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has stressed the need for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and disruptive technologies in modern Customs operations.
Adeniyi said this is to enhance efficiency, transparency and institutional accountability.
He made the statement while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences of the University of Ilorin in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital.
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The conference organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University, Russia, themed “Disruptive Technology: Human and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Economy,” brought together scholars, policymakers, technocrats and academics from within and outside Nigeria to examine the impact of emerging technologies on governance, trade and global institutions.
The Comptroller-General noted that technological innovation had transformed the way Customs administrations process information, monitor trade patterns and make operational decisions.
He said the integration of artificial intelligence and digital systems into Customs operations had improved revenue collection, trade facilitation and border security across the world.
Adeniyi added that the Nigeria Customs Service remained committed to aligning its operations with global best practices through technology-driven reforms and capacity development.
The Customs boss also underscored the importance of synergy among government agencies, financial institutions, auditors, policymakers and legislative stakeholders in strengthening Nigeria’s economic and revenue systems.
The Comptroller-General was earlier received at the Ilorin International Airport by senior officers of the Kwara Area Command and representatives of sister security and revenue-generating agencies in the state.
He later visited the Kwara Area Command headquarters, where he was briefed on operational activities, enforcement efforts and revenue performance.
Adeniyi commended officers and men of the command for their professionalism, dedication and commitment to the core mandates of the Service.
Government assets
He also inspected the Government Warehouse housing seized and forfeited items, where he emphasised accountability, transparency and proper documentation in the management of government assets.
The Acting Area Controller Kwara Area Command. Deputy Comptroller Najeem Oguniyi described the visit as a morale booster for officers and a reaffirmation of the Service’s commitment to excellence, integrity and effective public service delivery.
