The comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, has been selected to deliver a keynote address on the strategic importance of digital infrastructure to import duty collection and accountability at the 2024 Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) capacity-building workshop.
The event which holds under the theme ‘Digital Innovation: Deepening infrastructure for efficient financial ecosystem’ is slated for October 18-20, 2024, at the Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos.
The association said in a statement by that Adeniyi would speak based on his experience in customs administration, having recently made key appointments and redeployments within the NCS to enhance its leadership and optimize service delivery.
Joining Adeniyi as keynote speakers are director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama and the managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Bello Hassan.
FiBOP said the workshop aims to provide a rich and engaging experience, facilitating networking, learning, and collaboration among stakeholders interested in Nigeria’s digital economy and financial ecosystem growth.
“By leveraging digital innovation opportunities through a strengthened infrastructure base, FiBOP seeks to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s financial ecosystem development.
“This impactful event promises to shape the future of Nigeria’s financial landscape, exploring digital innovations and digitalisation in the Nigerian financial system.
“These advancements have revolutionized transactions, bringing speed, convenience, reduced costs, and increased financial savings. They have also improved access to financial services, security, transparency, and financial inclusion,” it added.
