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NCS Launches Pilot Phase of MIS, Electronic Cargo Tracking System At PTML Area Command
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on July 21, 2026, launched the pilot phase of its Management Information System (MIS) and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) at the PTML Area Command, Lagos State, South-West Nigeria, marking another milestone in the Service’s modernisation drive aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, operational efficiency and service delivery.
The pilot launch was led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) in charge of Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The CGC commended the PTML Area Command for its exceptional level of preparedness, describing its readiness as a testament to the collaborative efforts and commitment of officers towards the successful implementation of the initiative.
“Modernisation and digitalisation are no longer optional. As the lead agency in border management, the Nigeria Customs Service cannot afford to lag. If we don’t move with the cloud, we will be left behind. This pilot phase reflects our commitment to building a modern Customs Service that meets global standards,” he said.
In his welcome address, the Acting Customs Area Controller (Ag. CAC), PTML Area Command, Deputy Comptroller (DC) Nura Miko, said the command continues to prioritise trade facilitation while maintaining a balance with revenue generation and national security.
He disclosed that PTML Area Command, which currently achieves cargo clearance within two hours, is working towards reducing the clearance time to one hour through digital innovation and improved operational processes.
“At PTML, trade facilitation remains our priority. Having achieved a two-hour cargo clearance time, we are now working towards reducing it to one hour through the deployment of these digital platforms and continuous process improvements,” DC Miko said.
The event featured a live demonstration of the MIS and ECTS by the Service’s ICT Unit, which explained that the in-house-developed applications are highly scalable and designed to support indigenous technology development.
The team showcased key modules, including the Duty Roster, Internal Roster, File Tracker and Posting Management, while disclosing that officer onboarding, user training and deployment of the ECTS are already underway as part of the pilot phase.
• Highlights of when the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launched the pilot phase of its Management Information System (MIS) and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) at the PTML Area Command, Lagos State, South-West Nigeria … July 21, 2026.
