In line with it’s commitment to improve on its services and run a transparent bidding process, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has upgraded its Electronic Auction (e-auction) platform.
The National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement obtained by Voice of Nigeria in Abuja, said the move was strategic to fulfilling the service’s Act 2023.
“This strategic move aligns with the guidelines outlined in the newly enacted Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, showcasing the agency’s dedication to efficiency and fairness.
“In pursuit of its commitment to continuous improvement, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) unveils its revamped e-auction platform on Tuesday, Jan.16, 2024.
“The new platform, accessible at auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng, is an upgraded version of the previous portal designed to provide Nigerians with an equal opportunity to participate,” he said.
Maiwada said that since its relaunch, the platform has recorded impressive results, which include: 1137 number of bids, 1099 registered applicants, 652 successfully paid administration fee, 100 vehicles uploaded on the window, and 86 vehicles won bids.
He explained that in order to provide opportunities for interested bidders to bid on their desired items, the auctions would be held periodically.
According to the statement, the auctions are set to occur every Tuesday from 12 noon to 6 pm within the specified period.
The Comptroller General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, while unveiling the NCS plan for 2024 had disclosed plans to revamp the platform to enhance transparency in its auction process, which he said would facilitate more robust operations, prevent infiltration by hackers while also ensuring efficient services.