Tincan Customs Command Launches B’Odogwu Platform, Captures First Declaration.....Commits to Transparency and Efficient Cargo Operations

Tincan Customs Command Launches B’Odogwu Platform, Captures First Declaration
.....Commits to Transparency and Efficient Cargo Operations

In a major boost to Nigeria’s maritime and trade facilitation efforts, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched the B’Odogwu platform, an indigenously developed digital system for processing cargo declarations. The Command recorded its first successful Single Goods Declaration (SGD) on the platform on Monday, May 12, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of port operations.

Speaking on the development, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, described the event as a turning point in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in cargo clearance processes.

“This achievement demonstrates our readiness to embrace technology that streamlines cargo clearance procedures, reduces dwell time, and improves service delivery,” Onyeka said. “The B’Odogwu platform has shown great promise, and we are proud to be pioneers in its implementation.”

The Customs boss also revealed that the Command now boasts 100% network infrastructure coverage across all terminals and its headquarters, eliminating the challenges of network failure and ensuring smooth, uninterrupted processing of cargo and documentation.

The B’Odogwu platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Customs systems. It offers a user-friendly interface for customs brokers, declarants, and stakeholders, while enabling real-time tracking, document processing, and compliance monitoring. This innovation is expected to significantly reduce manual bottlenecks and improve turnaround times at the port.

Comptroller Onyeka emphasized that the launch followed a comprehensive series of training sessions and stakeholder engagements led by the Command in partnership with the system’s developers. These sessions involved key industry players such as shipping companies, licensed customs agents, terminal operators, and Customs officers, all aimed at ensuring the seamless adoption of the platform.

Notably, SteveJosh Logistics International Limited became the first company to process a declaration on the B’Odogwu platform, expressing optimism about the platform’s potential to lower transaction costs and boost Nigeria’s trade competitiveness on the global stage.

The Tincan Island Port Command reaffirmed its commitment to technological innovation in support of national economic development and international trade goals.

SC OE IVARA
Public Relations Officer
Tincan Island Port Command
Apapa, Lagos