Smart Thankgod
Customs Intelligence & Trade Technology Specialist
Smart Thankgod is a senior officer with the Nigeria Customs Service, where he has served since July 2011. Specialising in non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology, he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in cargo scanning, radiation safety, and border security operations — combining deep technical expertise with a strong academic foundation in engineering and computer science.
Currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at the University of York (Russell Group, UK), Smart sits at the intersection of customs operations, emerging technology, and trade intelligence — the core focus of his work on MAITAF™ Systems.
Intellectual property
Patent pending
UK Patent Application
Intellectual Property Office · United Kingdom
GB2610347.3
Published · awaiting registration
MAITAF™ Trade Mark
Intellectual Property Office · United Kingdom
UK00004379786
Opposition period ends 15 July 2026
Professional experience
Nigeria Customs Service
Officer — Non-Intrusive Inspection Unit · July 2011 – present
Image Analyst
Trained by the UK Border Force in X-ray image analysis for border security
Specialist training & certifications
Smiths Detection
Receptionist/Check-in operator
Cotecna & SGS
Radiation safety training
Nigeria Customs Service
NICISI & II certification
Airwaves
System operator training
UK Border Force
Image analyst certification
NII equipment proficiency
Smiths Detection — fixed scanner, Smiths Detection — mobile scanner, Smiths Detection — gantry scanner, Nuctech mobile scanner, FS 6000 pass-through scanner
Education
- MSc Computer Science (in progress)
University of York · Russell Group · United Kingdom
- BSc Computer Science — 2.1
National Open University of Nigeria
- HND Mechanical Engineering — Upper Credit
Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori · Nigeria