The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has embarked on a tour of the Headquarters of Huawei in Shenzhen, China, to bolster Nigeria’s customs modernisation efforts, and explore collaboration opportunities for Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project.
The visit, which took place on Thursday, 9th May 2024, was part of Adeniyi’s official trip to China for the 6th Global AEO Conference held in Shenzhen from Wednesday, 8th May to Friday, 10th May 2024. Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Adeniyi expressed delight in associating with Huawei, and highlighted the importance of the tech giant’s role in the trade modernisation initiative.
Huawei, renowned for its cutting-edge technological solutions, previously showcased its latest products during the Huawei Connect 2023 event in Shanghai, revealing innovations that the Nigeria Customs Service expressed interest in integrating into its modernization project.
During the visit, Vice President of Smart Transportation at Huawei, Xujing Xu, warmly welcomed the delegation from the NCS and the Trade Modernisation Project Limited, acknowledging the potential benefits of collaboration for all parties involved.
Chairman of the Trade Modernisation Project, Saleh Ahmadu, commended Huawei for its commitment to delivering on its mandate within the Trade Modernisation Project Limited framework. He expressed gratitude for the support received from the NCS leadership, emphasising the importance of collaboration in achieving project success.
In furtherance of their modernisation agenda, Adeniyi and his team visited Lantan Port to witness firsthand the automation and technological solutions provided by Huawei and other tech partners.
As part of the collaboration, Huawei organized a training program on Trends and Digital Solutions for Customs officials and the Trade Modernisation Project team. The program, held last Thursday, aimed to equip officials with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving landscape of modern trade.
Additionally, a training session on Business Management, themed “The Journey of Huawei’s Continuous Growth,” was conducted for the delegation, to enhance the capacity of NCS officials in effectively managing trade facilitation processes in Nigeria.
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
