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By Uche Ikebudu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria\u2019s customs authorities have announced plans to phase out routine physical inspections of cargo at ports across the country by December, a move aimed at modernising clearance processes and reducing delays in the movement of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision was disclosed by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during a stakeholders\u2019 engagement session with port operators, freight forwarders, and importers. According to him, the service is intensifying the deployment of technology-driven systems that will allow cargo to be examined through digital risk assessment rather than through traditional manual checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adeniyi explained that the transition forms part of broader reforms intended to improve efficiency in Nigeria\u2019s ports and facilitate trade. He noted that physical cargo inspections often slow down operations and contribute to congestion within port terminals, adding that the new approach would rely more heavily on scanning technology and automated processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the proposed system, shipments entering the country will be subjected to risk profiling through electronic platforms. Cargo identified as high-risk may still be subjected to targeted inspections, while the majority of consignments will be cleared using digital verification methods. The Customs chief said this approach would allow officers to focus their attention on suspicious shipments instead of conducting blanket inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n