ZAINAB JUNAID
In a significant milestone, the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday said it recorded sixty nine transactions during the pilot phase of Electronic Currency Declaration Form at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada for the Comptroller General, the e- CDF platform recorded Outbound declarations of fifty-one (51) transactions with a total value of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-One Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($1,200,281.22); and eighteen (18) inbound declarations having a value of One Hundred and Seventy-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($177,786.88).
Maiwada explained that the e-CDF System is part of the Agency’s ongoing digital transformation and modernisation initiatives aimed at strengthening border controls and enhancing transparency in financial disclosures.
“The pilot exercise, which commenced on 9th April, 2025, was implemented without issues. It showcased the system’s effectiveness in digitally capturing both inbound and outbound currency declarations, offering a more secure, efficient, and accountable process for cross-border travelers,” he stated.
Maiwada said the platform was developed to align with the best international practices in Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) protocols. It provides real-time data that supports intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.
“The NCS under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, remains committed to leveraging technology to improve compliance, facilitate legitimate travel and trade, and ensure the integrity of Nigeria’s borders.
“Following the success of this pilot phase, plans are underway to replicate the deployment of the e-CDF system at other international airports and border posts across the country,” he added.
