By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) declared its unwavering dedication to integrating and streamlining its procedures to meet global benchmarks.
The pledge was made by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference held on Thursday.
At the conference, CGC Adeniyi noted the NCS’s relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of its operations.
He stated, “Our commitment to using meticulous data management to improve security and trade and positively engage with its stakeholders is actively on and running.”
The distinguished gathering included notable figures such as the President of Nigeria, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and other dignitaries, highlighting the significance of the event.
President Bola Tinubu, in his keynote address, underscored the paramount importance of data, stating, “Every part of the world is dependent on data, and every day, we are reminded of the expanding volume of data upon which our decisions must be rooted. Data is the light.”
He assured that Nigeria is on track to establish a robust public service system that upholds data integrity, expressing the ambition to position the country as a prepared destination for stakeholders in export and import activities overseen by the NCS.
Governor Sanwo-Olu assured the state government’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for the NCS to thrive.
In a panel discussion, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, showed the innovative and data-driven approach adopted for effective reputation management.
He said, “By connecting the dots between communication strategies and the pulse of public sentiment, NCS exemplifies the foresight required to navigate the intricate dance between perception and reality.”