CCC Commends Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Exceptional Performance

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The Customs Consultative Committee (CCC) commends the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on its exceptional performance in enforcing import regulations and generating revenue under the National Strategic Economic Development Plan (NSEDP).

Secretary of CCC, Dr. Eugene Nweke in a release made available to our reporter states: “The CCC acknowledges the NCS’s achievements in intercepting prohibited and restricted imports, including unregistered pharmaceuticals and expired margarines, at the Apapa Port Command. The seizure of eleven containers with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦921,021,213 is a testament to the service’s commitment to national security and economic growth.

“The CCC appreciates the leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and other officials for their vision and commitment to excellence. Their leadership has been instrumental in driving the service’s performance and ensuring the effective implementation of the NSEDP.”

According to the CCC, s a prompt advisory towards the sustenance of this momentum, the CCC hereby offers the following recommendations:

– Provide ongoing training and capacity-building programs for NCS officers.

– Foster stronger relationships with stakeholders to promote compliance and trade facilitation.

– Continuously refine risk assessment protocols.

– Leverage advanced technologies.

– Organize workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to educate the trading public on the provisions and implications of the new Customs Act 2023.

– Reinforce the 7Cs of Customs (Courtesy, Competence, Consistency, Compliance, Control, Communication, and Compliance) and uphold the principles of the Alushta Declaration on Customs Integrity.

– Upgrade the server infrastructure and bandwidth to support the B’Odogwu platform, ensuring seamless transactions and minimizing system downtime.

The statement further reads: “Equally, the CCC also suggests best practices, including international cooperation, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

“Going forward, the CCC urges the NCS to implement these recommendations within the next six months and expresses confidence in the service’s ability to continue delivering outstanding results.

“Finally, the CCC reiterates its support for the NCS’s efforts and looks forward to continued collaboration.”