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Customs Boss To Importers – Flush out bad elements amongst you
Customs Boss To Importers – Flush out bad people amongst you
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Colonel Hameed Ali (retd), told importers and clearing agents to flush out bad people in their midst from the ports.
Colonel Hameed Ali spoke when he received a delegation from the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, led by its President, Iju Nwabunike, in Abuja.
He said no doubt, there were people involved in sharp practices among importers and clearing agents as well as among his officers and men.
The customs boss underscored the need to do away with those corrupt people in the system for the benefit of the country.
Ali said it was not proper for the stakeholders to fold their arms and “allow the bad guys to have their ways”.
He urged importers and clearing agents to comply with the rules and regulations at the ports.
The comptroller-general challenged the importers and agents to forward names of Customs Officers suspected to be involved in sharp practices at the ports to the service.
Ali said: “Please, give us the names of the bad elements in Customs.
“We will investigate them, if they are guilty, you will see what I will do to them.
“If Customs Officers and men know you are doing that, officers will also bring bad ones among you.
“We are suffering the consequences of allowing the bad guys to exist.
“We need to be fearless and bold to deal with this situation in our ports.”
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The Customs boss said by the time E-Customs was introduced and put to use, it would solve most of the problems at the ports.
Nwabunike, commended the customs CG for various reforms introduced to sanitize the system, with a view to blocking leakages.
Nwabunike, however, said there were unnecessary delays in clearing vehicles at the ports.
He appealed to the customs to address the issue of multiple alerts for ease of management of queries and avoidance of delays associated with such alerts.
He also pleaded with the customs’ boss to harmonize the amounts being charged as duty through the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report units of the service and valuation desks across the ports.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both the association and NCS agreed to reconstitute the Customs Consultative Forum and meet regularly with a view to addressing some of the challenges.
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Author: Titus Omajali
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday, 12 September 2024, that it will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease Cross-border trade.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known when he received the Director-General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, and his team at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
The CGC stated that a dedicated SMEDAN team will be established at the NCS office to provide specialized assistance and facilitate seamless processes for small and medium-sized businesses engaged in cross-border trade. “The population of SMEs cannot be ignored. Whatever you do with them, you do it to strengthen the economy of the nation,” he said
Responding, the DG/CEO of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, commended the CGC for his commitment to SME development and pledged to continue facilitating productive interactions between government agencies and the SME ecosystem. “SMEDAN remains dedicated to identifying bottlenecks, designing inclusive solutions, and implementing effective strategies to support the growth of SMEs in Nigeria,” he stated.
By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has announced an all time highest revenue collection of N1.5 trillion from January to September 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) made the announcement during a parade at the command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
He said the outstanding fit was made possible because of the meticulous documentation and professional discipline by officers and men of the Apapa Customs Area Command.
He praised the officers’ for their resilience, commitment and professionalism, while also charging them to do more. “We must surpass this achievement. We cannot afford to relax.”
The CAC assured that the service will continue to reward diligence, commitment and dedication to duty by officers.
Speaking shortly after the parade, Comptroller Olomu reiterated that the command’s outstanding performance in revenue generation was a result of the motivation and rewards system introduced by the command for officers who performed creditably.
“The excellent revenue generation of officers we recorded is as a result of blockage of all revenue generating leakage and proper documentation of payments by officers who were adequately motivated”, he stated.
He therefore, admonished officers in different categories to always strive for excellence in carrying out their statutory duties.
The CAC expressed the appreciation of Apapa Area Command to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for leading by example.
…As Comptroller Awe Reaffirms CGC’s Dedication to Recognition
Author: Abass Quadri
Comptroller Michael Awe, in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo (MMIAC) Command, has recognised four officers for their excellent performance in executing their duties.
The officers were honoured during a parade at the Command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Addressing the Officers and men of the Command, the CAC stated that the recognition, which will be done monthly or quarterly, is part of the CGC’s commitment to rewarding hardworking officers.
“There are four officers here, each representing one month from May to August 2024, who will be given letters of recognition today. The letters have reached the Office of the Zonal Coordinator, and he will send them to headquarters,” the CAC said.
Regarding the Command’s revenue generation efforts, Comptroller Awe noted that more than N16 billion has been collected so far. He appreciated the senior officers for their support, acknowledging that this success could not have been achieved alone.
The recognised officers include CSC Itinu Jimoh, CSC Moses Aboki, SC Jidda Aliyu, and IC Sanni Mohammed.
The officers expressed their excitement and gratitude to the CAC for recognising their efforts.
According to CSC Aboki, “The CAC has assured us that we do not need to harbour any fears. Henceforth, we will conduct more thorough examinations, as it is through this that we can detect illicit or underpaid items.”
The parade concluded with a free eye test provided by Poise Eye Care Limited.
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