Customs Corner
Ag. CGC Prioritizes Officers’ Welfare, Tasks them to Pursue Excellence Towards Service Delivery
By Lucy Nyambi
In continuation of his working visit to Area Commands in Zone A’, the Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, along with his entourage, on Tuesday, 18th July, 2023 kicked off with an inspection of the Customs Security Patrol vessels, ‘The Group of 9 and Customs Pride acquired in 2015 with a seating capacity of 26, before proceeding to the jetties en route Apapa.
His first port of call was the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, where he reminded Officers of the mandates of the Service and urged them to rise above challenges to ensure quality service delivery.
In his words, “The nature of our operation is the same. It is tied towards three functions of generating revenue, enforcing control and facilitating trade.
“Customs plays a very strategic role in economic development and growth of any Country, so the charge is for us to accept to render adequate service delivery for economic development of the Nation”, he said.
While noting some of the challenges of the Command, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller, Timi Bomodi, stated that there is an urgent need for a befitting Office to accommodate all Officers of the Command.
“This whole Office complex is not owned by the Nigeria Customs Service, it is actually owned by NPA and we are forced to manage with what we have been given”, he explained.
“It is inadequate and we are in the process of requesting space which I will escalate to the Headquarters so that Nigeria Customs Service will have a befitting office for KLT Command that can accommodate all our Officers”, he emphasised.
In response, the Ag. CGC admitted the need for an expansion, while also noting the importance of welfare.
“I must admit that we need a bigger space to operate and we are going to make it a priority”, he said.
“Our welfare is important. We will be working with management to ensure that our welfare takes care of our welfare, not just for those in service but also our dependants and our families”.
Thereafter, the train proceeded to Western Marine Command, Ports & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) Command as well as Tin-can Island Command.
The Customs Boss urged officers to rededicate their efforts towards physical examination of goods and put on the right attitude to work.
“You should challenge yourselves with a little bit more commitment and patriotism, rededicate your efforts towards physical examination of goods and put up an attitude that is business friendly to positive revenue generation”. He said.
On welfare, he assured that the welfare programmes put in place will be faithfully implemented.
“All the welfare programmes that have been put in place are going to be implemented. We have improved the life insurance scheme for all our officers”, he noted.
“There is a Group Accident Insurance, also fully paid off and you are guaranteed 300% percent of your salary. We don’t pray it happens, but if it does happen, there is that guarantee that your family will not go begging”, he revealed.
The Customs Boss equally seized the opportunity to address licensed agents regarding their grievances.
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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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