CUSTOMS TO UTILIZE ‘VIRTUAL REALITY TECH’ TO ENHANCE TRADE EFFICIENCY, CHECK SMUGGLING
By Mcanthony Onuoha
The Comptroller-General of Customs, (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has emphasized Nigeria Customs commitment to boost trade and combat smuggling through Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he declared a 2-day workshop on Virtual Reality Technology (VRT) installation, organized by WCO and Ho Entertainment.
Assistant Comptroller-General ACG Malanta Yusuf, on behalf of Adeniyi, commended WCO and CCF Korea for their collaborative gesture. He highlighted the CGC’s dedication to technological advancements, including officer training on radioactive elements to prevent smuggling.
ACG Kingsley Egwuh, Commandant of NCCSC, described the collaboration as pivotal. He expressed optimism that the workshop would enhance the skills of customs personnel, improve inspection procedures, and curb smuggling.
Professor Baek Sung-Sil, a WCO representative, praised the CGC’s commitment to modernizing customs activities through technology. He commended the conduct of the participants and expressed confidence in the positive impact of the training.
