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Customs Introduces Indigenous Software to Enhance Cargo Clearance.

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new indigenous software named ‘B’Odogwu’ to modernise and streamline cargo clearance at the nation’s ports.

This move comes after persistent failures of foreign software systems, which caused significant delays and revenue losses due to frequent server downtime and unfulfilled contracts by service providers.

Speaking at the Ports & Terminal Multipurpose Limited in Lagos, Comptroller General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi highlighted that the decision to develop an indigenous system was driven by repeated technology glitches and incomplete deliverables from previous service providers, particularly the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System, which expired in December 2022.

Adeniyi emphasised that NCS could no longer rely on these providers who failed to build a credible reputation.

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The newly developed B’Odogwu software is designed to address these issues by supporting efficient end-to-end cargo clearance processes, facilitating easier business operations, and providing stakeholders with enhanced integration capabilities.

Adeniyi noted that the system aligns with NCS’s mission to secure resilient and prosperous borders while leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality.

Acknowledging potential challenges during the software’s rollout, Adeniyi assured stakeholders that the NCS would deploy a technical support team to tackle any difficulties.

He also revealed an upgraded network infrastructure at the Ports & Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) and announced the launch of a new verification platform for agents, aimed at automating the registration process for licenses and permits.

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