Customs Boss Stresses Compliance, Technology as Pillars of Trade Facilitation in Kano

Customs Boss Stresses Compliance, Technology as Pillars of Trade Facilitation in Kano

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to facilitating legitimate trade through strict compliance, transparency, and the deployment of modern technology, as the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, engaged officers and stakeholders in Kano.

Adeniyi spoke on Thursday, December 19, 2025, during a stakeholders’ engagement held as part of his official working visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. He emphasised that trade facilitation can only be effective when anchored on integrity, discipline, and full adherence to Customs laws and procedures.

Addressing officers of the Command, the CGC urged them to uphold professionalism and ethical standards in the discharge of their duties, noting that the credibility of the Service is closely tied to the conduct of its personnel. He stressed that sustainable national development cannot be achieved without a disciplined and dedicated workforce.

The Customs helmsman also commended the Area Controller, Kano/Jigawa Command, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, for his leadership and performance, particularly in revenue generation and stakeholder relations. Adeniyi described him as one of the Service’s top-performing Area Controllers, citing his recognition as the best Area Controller in stakeholder management at the Service’s recent award ceremony.

During an interactive session with stakeholders, Adeniyi reaffirmed the Service’s openness to innovative ideas that would ease the flow of legitimate trade, provided they align with established regulations. He maintained that compliance remains the non-negotiable foundation upon which all trade facilitation initiatives are built.

On ongoing reforms, the CGC highlighted the impact of technology on Customs operations, noting that the indigenous clearance platform, B’Odogwu, has improved transparency and efficiency. He added that the deployment of electronic tracking devices for transit containers has enhanced cargo monitoring, leading to the interception of diverted consignments and the arrest of offenders.

Earlier, the Area Controller, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their sustained cooperation, describing them as vital partners in achieving the Command’s objectives. He said the level of collaboration in Kano reflects growing trust and shared responsibility between Customs and the trading community.

Stakeholders at the event lauded the reforms within the Nigeria Customs Service, commending the improved openness, synergy, and commitment to compliance, revenue optimisation, and trade facilitation.