By George Ozalla
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a capacity-building programme on the use of modern digital tools to improve revenue generation, remittances and reconciliation processes, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and efficiency in public financial management.
The training, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday, April 13, 2026, brought together senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), technology experts and members of legislative oversight committees. The engagement reflects growing collaboration between the Service and the National Assembly to deepen accountability and modernize public administration systems.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the Service remains committed to improving transparency in public accounting through the adoption of emerging technologies, noting that digital innovation continues to reshape trade operations and financial monitoring. He said the Service is determined to harness these tools collectively to improve efficiency and encouraged participants to actively engage with the training.
In her remarks, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, Kikelomo Adeola, described the programme as timely and strategic, stressing that modern digital systems are now essential for strengthening institutional processes. She said the initiative is designed to address gaps in revenue management and equip officers with the skills needed to safeguard public funds, while also noting the importance of legislative participation in the reform process.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, Bamidele Salam, commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its reform-oriented approach, noting that digital tools remain underutilised in many public institutions. He said the effectiveness of any system depends on the competence of those who manage it.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Ahmed Aliyu, called for sustained collaboration in building durable systems that can support national development over time, while commending ongoing reforms within the Service.
The training also featured a presentation by technology expert Bamidele Oyedeji, who spoke on the role of digital systems in improving trade facilitation and operational efficiency within Customs administration.
