The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified preparations for the launch of its fashionable scanner facility on the Apapa Port in Lagos.
The scanner, which is predicted to reinforce cargo examination and facilitate commerce, is nearing deployment.
As a part of the ultimate preparations, the Deputy Comptroller-Basic of Customs in control of Data and Communication Know-how (ICT), DCG Oluyomi Adebakin, not too long ago visited the Apapa Port to examine the scanning web site.
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Through the go to, DCG Adebakin assessed the extent of preparedness and readiness of the power for the takeoff of the scanner.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress made to this point and urged the contractors to finish the remaining work throughout the stipulated time-frame.
The introduction of the scanner is a part of the NCS’s efforts to modernize its operations and enhance effectivity in cargo clearance.
The scanner will allow the Service to conduct quicker and extra correct examination of cargoes, lowering the necessity for bodily inspections and minimizing the danger of smuggling. Talking through the inspection of the scanning web site on the Jetty facet of APMT, DCG Adebakin defined that the go to was geared toward guaranteeing enough pre-arrangement and preparedness for a easy transition to full scanning operations consistent with worldwide finest practices.
“The explanation for this go to is the pre-arrangement and preparation for the take-up of the FX6000 scanning machine on the Jetty facet of APMT, in order that we will have a seamless transition to a scanning system which aligns with worldwide finest practices,” she mentioned.
On the readiness of the Service to deploy scanning and ICT options for efficient cargo examination, the DCG confused that preparedness is a tripartite accountability involving the Nigeria Customs Service, APM Terminals, and the Commerce Modernisation Venture (TMP).
She disclosed that the extent of readiness presently stands at about 80 %, including that the remaining vital elements could be absolutely addressed earlier than commissioning.
“From what we have now seen, we will say that we’re 80 % prepared. The remaining 20 % may be very very important, and I imagine that previous to commissioning, will probably be correctly mounted. From the scanning examination and system evaluation carried out, the system is sweet to go, and between now and the commissioning, we are going to obtain a correct take-up,” she famous.
Highlighting the advantages stakeholders ought to anticipate after commissioning, DCG Adebakin assured port customers of seamless operations, quicker cargo clearance, lowered demurrage, ease of doing enterprise and a balanced method between commerce facilitation and compliance.
“The period of scattering folks’s items within the identify of examination is over. It is a non-intrusive inspection system consistent with worldwide finest practices. It’s to the benefit of importers, consignees, terminal operators and the Service. The scanner has a throughput capability of about 200 containers per hour,” she added.
The go to builds on the latest completion of the ultimate simulation train performed on November 6, 2025, underneath the supervision of the Customs Space Controller, Apapa Space Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the place the scanners have been efficiently examined for real-time synchronisation of scanned photos with digital declarations.
Comptroller Oshoba has reiterated the Command’s dedication to supporting the Service’s ICT-driven reforms and dealing carefully with all stakeholders to make sure a easy transition to full scanner-based cargo examination at Apapa Port.
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