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TCIP: We Focus On Your Wellbeing, Trade Facilitation, Dera Nnadi Tells Stakeholders

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TCIP: We Focus On Your Wellbeing, Trade Facilitation, Dera Nnadi Tells Stakeholders

…Encourages free flow of questions to create opportunities for further enlightenment 

The Tin Can Island Ports Customs Command has assured of its commitment to efficient trade facilitation and the prioritisation of the well-being of stakeholders who do business within the Command’s jurisdiction.

The Customs Area Controller, Compt Dera A. Nnadi stated this, on Monday while having a business chat with stakeholders at the command.

The chat was largely on new modalities of what is expected of stakeholders who do business in the Command daily.

Emphasising his theme for the year 2024, which is “A Year For Stakeholders,” the CAC stated that the well-being of all who come to do business in the area command is a priority to him, the command and the service. 

Dera stressed that the year is at its last quarter, and appreciated all efforts so far put in to ensure that the revenue for the year is achieved and called for compliance as all hands must be on deck to make it happen.

The Area Controller said he understands the struggles stakeholders go through during the ember season, especially towards the end of the year, assuring that genuine declarations from compliant traders will not have issues of delay except for those who think they can circumvent the system; who should have themselves to blame as cutting of corners will not be negotiated.

He further stated that he had ensured that all new crested bonded terminals domiciled in TCIP have space available for stakeholders while they go about their businesses, but at the headquarters here, no such space has been created.

 He thereafter promised that he would look critically into it as renovations are ongoing on the premises. 

He advised the stakeholders to learn to keep the environment clean, pending when new bins will be distributed in designated areas, as a clean environment portrays a healthy lifestyle. 

The CAC gave room for questions, which he answered while promising that all issues raised would be looked into with the Public Relations Officers of the command, on time.

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Customs Boosts AfCFTA, Facilitates First Shipment from Nigeria to Kenya

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Customs Boosts AfCFTA, Facilitates First Shipment from Nigeria to Kenya

…Olutayo commends Customs for truly working for genuine success of Nigeria’s participation 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gave the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) meaning on Wednesday as it facilitated Nigeria’s first shipment to Kenya. Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, emerged as one of the first companies to ship goods to Kenya. 

Olusegun Olutayo, Senior Trade Expert and Lead of Trade Enablement at the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office indicated this Wednesday, 30 October 2024, during a visit to the Apapa Area Command, towards ensuring proper documentation and verification of the shipment, noting that the shipment from Nigeria to Kenya, specifically to the port of Mombasa, demonstrates the collaborative spirit of AfCFTA.

“It is not that we are doing it alone; I have already sent a message to the Secretariat in Ghana that there will be a shipment under AfCFTA to Kenya. I have also communicated with the AfCFTA implementation committee in Kenya. So this is the spirit we are building to ensure that we increase intra-African trade,” Olutayo noted.

“The Nigeria Customs Service has been fantastic; they are ready to facilitate trade. Once they hear that there is an issue, particularly around AfCFTA, you will see everybody ready to support”

He emphasised the critical role of the service as the Designated Competent Authority (DCA) under AfCFTA, leveraging its expertise to ensure seamless trade.

“The Nigeria Customs Service has been fantastic; they are ready to facilitate trade. Once they hear that there is an issue, particularly around AfCFTA, you will see everybody ready to support and facilitate it, which is the essence of true trade facilitation.”

Assistant Comptroller Olusola Salako, the releasing officer for Lilypond Export Command at Apapa Area Command, highlighted the Nigeria Customs Service’s efforts to leverage technology to ensure that AfCFTA is successful in Africa.

“The service has aligned with the mandates of the World Customs Organisation to prioritise the importance of trade. Gone are the days when we experienced issues. Today, we have a Unified Customs Management System (UCMS). With trade becoming more global, we went back to the drawing board and improved our technology, which will help us facilitate trade.

“The service is already in top gear; officers have been trained, and we have dedicated officers, senior officers, and releasing officers for this particular export procedure—not limited to AfCFTA alone—and we also have dedicated ports,” Salako concluded.

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Nigeria Customs Announces, Mourns DSC Usman who Passed on Tuesday

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Nigeria Customs Announces, Mourns DSC Usman who Passed on, Tuesday

…After a protracted illness

The Nigeria Customs Service NCS has announced the death of an officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) HI USMAN, who passed on, in the early hours of today Tuesday 5 November 2024 after a protracted illness.

“We regret to announce the death of our officer,  Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) HI Usman who passed on, in the early hours of today, Tuesday 5 November 2024 after a protracted illness”, the Public Relations Officer, Adamawa/ Taraba Command, Deputy Superintendent of Customs,  NG Titus said in a statement made available to the Maritime First.

The Command described the late Usman as a very dedicated officer who prioritised his work on the Revenue seat of the command, until his demise.

“Late DSC Umar hails from Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State, he was born on the 6 June 1967. He joined the Nigeria Customs Service on 1 January 1992 and was promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Customs on 1 January 2022.

In the meantime, the Customs Area Controller, GB Bashir, and his management team have commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased, praying that the Almighty Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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NDLEA, NBA Hail Comptroller Idris For Tackling Smuggling, Drug Trafficking

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NDLEA, NBA Hail Comptroller Idris For Tackling Smuggling, Drug Trafficking

The Katsina Customs Area Command, Controller, Abba-Aji Idris, has been hugely commended by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for his proactive efforts in tackling cross-border crimes, particularly smuggling and drug trafficking.

In a press statement signed by the Command’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs Bello Isah, on 31 October 2024, both agencies were reported to have praised Comptroller Idris during recent engagements with the Command, recognising his role in strengthening border security and public awareness.

The newly appointed NDLEA Commander for Katsina, Abubakar Aminu, already paid a courtesy visit to Comptroller Idris at the Customs House in Katsina on 30 October 2024. 

During the visit, he specially commended the Customs Command’s extensive efforts to raise public awareness of the dangers of smuggling and drug trafficking.

“The purpose of this visit is to assist the Comptroller in any way possible,” Commander Abubakar stated, emphasising the NDLEA’s alignment with the Customs Command’s objectives to protect the state from illegal cross-border activities.

Comptroller Idris, in his response, expressed appreciation for the NDLEA’s show of support, describing the visit as a timely reinforcement of Katsina Command’s mission. He detailed several strategies he has implemented since taking office, underlining the Command’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding Katsina State’s borders.

Similarly, the Katsina State Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by the Chairman, Barrister Shafiu Umar, also acknowledged Comptroller Idris’ contributions to public security. 

During their visit to the command, Barrister Umar applauded the Comptroller’s active engagement with the community and his public enlightenment campaigns, noting the NBA’s commitment to supporting legal cooperation and awareness efforts in alignment with the Command’s anti-smuggling objectives.

Comptroller Idris expressed his appreciation to the NBA delegation for their support and pledged to work closely with the association to enhance the command’s operational goals further. 

He particularly emphasised the importance of community partnerships in achieving lasting success, against border-related crimes.

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