Customs Begins AI Training to Boost Revenue Transparency, Efficiency
The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced a capacity-building programme on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revenue generation, remittances and reconciliation, as part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in public financial management.
The training, held on April 13 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together senior Customs officers, technology experts and members of legislative oversight committees, reflecting deepening collaboration between the Service and the National Assembly of Nigeria on accountability and institutional reforms.
Speaking at the event, Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, said the initiative aligns with ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening public accounting systems through technology-driven solutions.
He noted that advancements in Artificial Intelligence are critical to improving operational efficiency and understanding patterns in international trade.
“We are united in our resolve to ensure transparency in public accounting. Technology continues to evolve and plays an important role in strengthening our operations,” Adeniyi said, urging participants to actively engage facilitators and maximise the training opportunity.
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In her remarks, Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, Kikelomo Adeola, described the programme as timely and strategic, stressing that AI is now essential to modern governance systems.
According to her, the training is designed to bridge gaps in revenue management and equip officers with the technical skills required to deploy AI tools in safeguarding public funds.
Also speaking, Chairman of the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, Bamidele Salam, commended the Customs Service for embracing innovation, noting its critical role in shaping Nigeria’s economic image.
He described the initiative as necessary, adding that the effectiveness of technological systems depends largely on the capacity of personnel managing them.
Similarly, Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Ahmed Aliyu, called for sustained collaboration in building resilient systems capable of supporting future generations, while praising the Service’s reform efforts.
The programme also featured a presentation by technology expert Bamidele Oyedeji, who highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence in improving trade facilitation and operational efficiency within Customs administrations.
The initiative underscores the Service’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to strengthen revenue assurance, transparency and overall institutional performance.
By PRNigeria
