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By Abdulsalam Mahmud,
As a part of efforts to modernize its operations, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, just lately organized a three-day workshop centered on knowledge technology, analytics and storage.
Held on the Nigeria Customs Command and Workers School (NCCSC) in Gwagwalada Space Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the workshop aimed to bolster the service’s capabilities in dealing with knowledge successfully, with a view to enhancing border safety and commerce facilitation.
On the workshop, ACG Malanta Yusuf, represented the Comptroller-Normal of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Yusuf underscored the pivotal function of information in strategic planning and operational effectivity, whereas giving the comment of CGC Adeniyi.
He emphasised that strong knowledge technology and analytics are indispensable for knowledgeable decision-making, notably in organizations tasked with border administration and commerce regulation.
“This workshop is designed to equip officers with complete information in varied points of information administration,” ACG Yusuf famous.
One of many highlights of the workshop was the emphasis on revolutionary options and the mixing of geospatial intelligence into knowledge evaluation practices. ACG Yusuf urged officers to embrace these cutting-edge approaches, recognizing their potential to revolutionize customs operations.
As a capacity-building discussion board, the workshop, attended by customs officers from varied ranks, provided a mix of theoretical insights with hands-on coaching classes. Additionally, individuals (on the workshop) delved into subjects starting from knowledge assortment methodologies to superior analytics strategies.
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Once more, sensible workouts on the workshop enabled attendees to use newly-acquired abilities in real-world situations. On the finish of the day, individuals enhanced their means to detect smuggling networks, establish high-risk threats, and collect intelligence successfully.
When it comes to worth, one can safely conclude that the importance of the workshop prolonged past talent improvement, to the fostering of a tradition of steady studying and enchancment throughout the NCS.
It’s pertinent to additionally point out that the Nigeria Customs is setting a precedent for different border management companies throughout the globe, by prioritizing knowledge administration and analytics. The NCS seems to be ahead pondering, too.
In an period marked by more and more advanced challenges similar to transnational crime and world provide chain disruptions, the flexibility to harness knowledge successfully turns into a strategic crucial.
It ought to subsequently, be sure that the information harnessed for its operations are dependable and qualitative. Moreover, the workshop underscores Nigeria’s dedication to leveraging expertise and innovation to sort out her border safety challenges.
As a key participant in regional commerce and commerce, Nigeria acknowledges the significance of making certain the integrity of its borders, whereas facilitating respectable cross-border actions. To this finish, Nigeria will probably be positioning itself as a proactive participant within the world effort to fight illicit commerce and safeguard provide chains, when its knowledge capabilities are strengthened.
In the meantime, the insights gained from the workshop will significantly increase customs actions and improve border administration. However that’s not all. Additionally they have broader implications for nationwide safety, financial improvement, and worldwide cooperation.
Whereas the success of the workshop (in focus) will function a springboard for future initiatives (geared toward enhancing customs operations), steady coaching and capability constructing of Customs officers are additionally important.
They’re central to the profitable implementation of the NCS’s operational methods, as regards to border policing and commerce facilitation.
Mahmud, the Deputy Editor of PRNigeria, is reachable by way of: [email protected].
