By George Ozalla
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant milestone with the successful pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilot exercise, which commenced on April 9, 2025, showcased the system’s effectiveness in digitally capturing currency declarations, offering a more secure, efficient, and accountable process for cross-border travelers.
During the pilot period, the e-CDF system recorded 69 transactions, with outbound declarations totaling $1,200,281.22 and inbound declarations totaling $177,786.88. The platform was developed to align with international best practices in anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism protocols, providing real-time data that supports intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.
The NCS, under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, remains committed to leveraging technology to improve compliance, facilitate legitimate travel and trade, and ensure the integrity of Nigeria’s borders. Following the success of the pilot phase, plans are underway to replicate the deployment of the e-CDF system at other international airports and border posts across the country.
