The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to facilitating legitimate trade through transparency, strict regulatory compliance, and technology-driven reforms, as the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, met with officers and stakeholders in Kano.
The engagement took place on Thursday, December 19, 2025, during the CGC’s official working visit to the Kano/Jigawa Area Command. Speaking at the forum, Adeniyi stressed that effective trade facilitation must be anchored on integrity, accountability, and full observance of Customs laws and procedures.
Addressing officers of the Command, the CGC charged them to remain disciplined, professional, and dedicated, noting that the credibility and efficiency of the Service depend largely on the conduct of its personnel. He emphasised that sustainable national development and seamless trade cannot be achieved without adherence to core values of integrity and discipline.
Adeniyi commended the Customs Area Controller, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, for his leadership and impressive performance, particularly in revenue generation and stakeholder engagement. He described the Controller as one of the best-performing Area Controllers in the Service, noting that the Command’s inclusive approach to stakeholder management earned national recognition at the Service’s last award ceremony.
During the interactive session with stakeholders, the Comptroller-General reiterated the Service’s readiness to embrace innovative ideas that would ease the flow of legitimate trade, provided there is strict compliance with established procedures. According to him, compliance remains the foundation upon which all trade facilitation initiatives are built.
On ongoing reforms, the CGC highlighted the impact of the indigenous Customs clearance platform, B’Odogwu, which he said has enhanced transparency and operational efficiency. He also disclosed that the deployment of electronic tracking devices for transit containers has led to the interception of diverted consignments and the arrest of offenders, assuring stakeholders that the Service would sustain the momentum.
In his remarks, Comptroller Abubakar Dalhatu expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their continued cooperation, describing them as vital partners in achieving the Command’s mandate. He noted that the collaboration in Kano reflected trust, shared responsibility, and mutual commitment to compliance and national development.
Stakeholders at the forum commended the Nigeria Customs Service for improved openness, synergy, and reforms, expressing confidence that the initiatives would further strengthen compliance, revenue optimisation, and trade facilitation in the region.
