Customs FOU ‘A’, ICPC Collaborate to Enhance Revenue Generation Through Transparent Enforcement
Author: Lucy Nyambi.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing revenue generation through transparent and accountable enforcement strategies, in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at an engagement session on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at the Unit’s headquarters, Ikeja, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, described the forum as a vital step towards deepening inter-agency collaboration. “It’s all about the nation, and we are trying to see what we can do for Nigeria. We pray that our gathering will also forge a very successful and stronger tie with the Lagos Zone here and Nigeria as a whole.”
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Alexander Chukwurah, Chief Superintendent Mary Omonoyan, highlighted the critical role enforcement plays in national development and the necessity of integrity in operations.
“Customs enforcement is a vital pillar in national economic development. By ensuring compliance with trade regulations, curbing smuggling, and preventing revenue leakages, the Nigeria Customs Service plays a strategic role in securing our borders and safeguarding national interest”, Omonoyan said.
She stressed that enforcement efforts must be grounded in transparency and accountability to earn public trust and deliver sustainable results. “Together, with the collaboration of the ICPC, we’re not only shaping a more effective Customs Service, but building a beacon of integrity, innovation and excellence that others can emulate”, she added.
In her presentation titled “Leveraging Customs Enforcement to Enhance Revenue Generation with Transparency and Accountability: An ICPC Perspective”, Principal Superintendent, Hadiza Rimi emphasised the operational value of ethics in Customs administration.
“Transparency and accountability are not merely ethical ideas, they are practical tools crucial for securing Nigeria’s revenue base. Within the Nigeria Customs Service, integrating these values results in high compliance, fewer leakages, and increased public trust”, she stated.
The engagement marked a renewed commitment to align Customs enforcement operations with national economic goals, while upholding the core values of integrity and professionalism.
