The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a digital vehicle management system (CVMS).
The new system, according to the Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, is aimed at curbing smuggling and enhancing transparency in the importation of vehicles.
Speaking at the launch, he described the initiative as a milestone in the Service’s ongoing modernisation agenda, noting that it closes long-standing loopholes in the vehicle clearance process.
Adeniyi explained that the new system, which is part of the NCS’s efforts to modernise its operations and improve revenue collection, would enable users to verify the authenticity and customs clearance status of imported vehicles.
According to the Comptroller General, the digital vehicle verification system provides a secure and reliable means of verifying vehicle imports, reducing the risk of smuggling and fraud and also enhances transparency and accountability in the customs clearance process.
The NCS encouraged stakeholders, including vehicle importers, dealers, and the general public, to utilise the new system to verify the customs clearance status of imported vehicles.
“For years, verification of imported vehicles relied on fragmented and outdated methods that left room for misinformation, fraud, and revenue leakages. The launch of this system is another score on the board for our bold transformation agenda.” CGC Adeniyi said.
He explained that the CVMS was developed in collaboration with the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) and local technical experts to provide a secure and transparent verification process accessible to all Nigerians.
According to him, the digital platform will significantly reduce the circulation of smuggled and improperly cleared vehicles while boosting government revenue.
He said, “This new solution empowers the public and strengthens the integrity of our Service by promoting transparency, accountability, and trust.”
“Anyone who invests millions of naira in a vehicle would not hesitate to pay N15,000 to verify its authenticity and ensure their investment is protected,” Adeniyi added.
