WCO representative, Professor Baek Sung-Sil addressing some of the participants at the training.

The Nigeria Customs Service has said it is planning to deploy Advanced Artificial Intelligence AI as part of measures to boost trade and curb smuggling.

Comptroller-General of the service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who made this disclosure, spoke when he declared open a two-day workshop on Virtual Reality Technology VRT installation, organised by the World Customs Organisation WCO and Ho Entertainment.

Represented by the Assistant Comptroller-General ACG Malanta Yusuf, Adeniyi commended the WCO and CCF Korea for their collaborative gesture. He highlighted his dedication to technological advancements, including officer training on radioactive elements to prevent smuggling.

Meanwhile, Commandant NCCSC, ACG Kingsley Egwuh, while speaking at the event described the collaboration as pivotal. He expressed optimism that the workshop would enhance the skills of officers and men of Customs, improve inspection procedures and curb smuggling.

Representative of the WCO, Professor Baek Sung-Sil, praised the CGC’s commitment to modernising Customs activities through technology. He commended the participants’ conduct and expressed confidence in the positive impact of the training.