NCS, TMPL, technical consultants take a look at new scanners, cargo monitoring system in China

By David Agba

Abuja

A high-powered delegation of consultants from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) led by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) incharge of Information Communication and Technology/ Modernisation Department, Oluyomi Adebakin, has commenced the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for newly acquired Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) gear and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) in China.

The two-week train, which started on 9 October 2026 and is predicted to finish on 20 October 2026, is being carried out on the facility of Nuctech Company Limited, China, producers of the superior methods.

The delegation is enterprise complete technical verification of each the high-tech scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System, that are designed to work in synergy to boost cargo examination and real-time monitoring from port to vacation spot.

Speaking in the course of the take a look at, DCG Adebakin reaffirmed the dedication of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi to leverage expertise as a catalyst for commerce facilitation, income optimization and nationwide safety.

She acknowledged that the FAT is a vital high quality assurance course of to make sure each the scanners and the monitoring system conform to contractual specs and international operational requirements earlier than cargo to Nigeria.

“The Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi is committed to ensuring that we deploy only cutting-edge, fit-for-purpose technology that will fast-track cargo examination, reduce dwell time, and enhance our ability to detect concealments and prohibited items, improve revenue generation as well facilitation of legitimate trade” DCG Adebakin mentioned.

On his half, the Acting Comptroller, Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII), Deputy Comptroller of Customs Umar Madugu, famous that the deployment of the brand new scanners and ECTS will considerably scale back 100% bodily examination, minimise human contact, curb cargo diversion, and enhance effectivity throughout Customs formations.

Speaking on behalf of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the General Manager of the corporate, Bamidele Chinedu, described the FAT as a milestone within the implementation of the TMP, stressing that the combination of NII scanners and Electronic Cargo Tracking System is central to reaching a clear, technology-driven Customs system.

Also talking, the Project Manager, Nuctech Company Limited, China, Niu Chao assured the delegation of the corporate’s dedication to delivering world-class gear, offering technical assist, capability constructing, and after-sales providers.