The Nigeria Customs Service has recently taken steps to upgrade its warehouses and retool its auction system as part of an ongoing modernization effort. This move is aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the storage and auction of seized or forfeited goods. The upgrades are expected to enhance the service’s capacity to manage goods while addressing issues that have previously led to system delays and inefficiencies.
Additionally, the retooled auction system seeks to streamline the process, ensuring that auctions of seized goods are conducted more fairly and transparently. This overhaul is designed to curb corrupt practices, increase revenue, and ensure that auctioned goods reach a wider pool of legitimate buyers. Further details of the changes include better inventory management and more robust oversight mechanisms.
