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Importation: FMFBNP, NCS Urges Stakeholders to Embrace IDEC
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning (FMFBNP) has urged stakeholders in the importation sector of the Nigerian economy to key into the digitalization of Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC), in a bid to eliminate corruption and time wastage, and promote transparency and efficiency in the business environment.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of FMFBNP, Mr. Aliyu Ahmed, at the Customs Training College Auditorium, Ikeja, Lagos, during a one-day sensitization seminar on the “Automated Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) Processing and Approval,” in her keynote, said that the initiative is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s interest in promoting and sustaining transparency and efficiency in delivering services in the public sector domain and organized private sector.
The minister revealed that the Federal Government approved the automation of the processing of IDEC in November, 2019 and the roll out of the Technology in March, 2020, in order to entrench process efficiency for IDEC administration.
“Approximately N341.94Billion worth of waivers was granted from August 2017 to August 2019. The scope of such request are expanding; hence the need to have in place modern technology to drive it’s administration.
“The kernel of the mandate of the FMFBNP is the overall fiscal management of our national economy. One critical incentive which the FMFBNP provides, in ine with extant laws, rules, regulation and executed international protocols, is the issuance of import/customs duties certificates to applicants”, she said.
The Comptoller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) who was also represented by the Zonal Coordinator zone A, ACG KC Okekezie, stated that the development will promote trade efficiency, eliminate corruption like impersonation through forgery of signature, boost investors confidence, transparency and ease of doing business.
Mrs Okekezie also added that the sensitization will not only bring success to the implementation of the automated IDEC, but will also serve as a testimony of Nigeria’s movement towards an enviable position in trade facilitation.
On his part, the permanent secretary FMFBNP, Mr. Aliyu Ahmed, said that prior to this development, manual processing of IDEC entails receiving and profiling of applications which took approximately 20 – 30 days is now possible within a couple of days as a result of the automation.
He expressed confidence that the new digital process will ensure, “efficiency and transparency with drastic reduction in direct, physical human interfaces.”
“The programme could not have come at a more auspicious time than now when the federal government has been working to ensure ease of servive delivery on all fronts in consonance with the Presidential Executuve Order 1 on promotion of transparency and efficiency in the business environment”, he added.
Mr. Abdulkadir M. Bashir, Deputy Director Tax Policy Division, Tecnnical Services Department, FMFBNP, also gave a detailed presentation on the laws governing import duty exemption processing and approval, and the guidelines for issuing such approval.
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Some stakeholders who spoke at the seminar and are already using the platform expressed satisfaction, noting that it is simple and user friendly, while some on the other hand, expressed dissatisfaction, citing difficulty understanding the interface and generating the IDEC reference number.
Mr. Dennis Obeto of Fourecore Technology Solution Ltd, developer of the IDEC platform, while giving a step by step presentation of how the platform works, stated that the automated process is a tool for achieving the government’s fiscal policies of increasing economic activities and employment in certain target sectors. He also added that the platform will continue to be improved upon as time goes on.
The seminar whick kicked off in kano on Monday, November 30, 2020, will come to an in Port Harcourt on Friday, December 4, 2020.
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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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