Nigeria Customs Service held a one-day training program for the stakeholders on the Seamless Importation Process in Ikeja Lagos State.
Reportedly, the workshop was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. It consisted of the Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘A’ – ACG Saidu Yusuf which was represented by the Commandment of the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Deputy Councillor – Haniel Hadison.
The Deputy Councillor expressed that the workshop originally aimed to ensure the seamlessness and clarity in Customs processes and procedures. Especially, considering the regarding shipment clearance at the seaport and airport.
According to Hadison, the ‘World Customs Organisation’ has a tool which is Advance Ruling and gives a platform for stakeholders to leverage upon to have clarity in areas of carrying out their business transactions at the seaport seamlessly without hitches.
However, the sensitisation began with the officers and now has metamorphosised to stakeholders. Adding further to it, Hadison said that it would reduce the influx of illicit goods. Also, there will be transparency in Customs Operations at all levels.
Notably, stakeholders at the workshop commended the service for a job well done.
Considerably, Ebunoluwa Davies, the one who represented Nigerian Breweries Plc said, “I thank the Nigeria Customs Service for bringing forward the good initiative and I believe it will be a great opportunity and privilege to the entire Country.”
The workshop session also had an interactive session where the stakeholders shared the concerns about the importation of the process.
Nigeria Customs Service came into being in 1891 and was saddled with the responsibilities of revenue collection, accounting for same and anti-smuggling activities.
The trade facilitation has become a fundamental role and was progressively seen by the government as an important element of economic policy with customs having a unique position within the hub of the international supply chain of goods and services.
Nigeria Customs Service is a reference and model administration that excellently provides effective and efficient services to accomplish all dimensions for its mission.
The mission also defines it as being a modern, compact and dynamic Service that influences policy and contributes to the development of Nigeria. The mission of the customs service is also recognised as being in the vanguard of Customs best practices and international standards.
Nigeria Customs Service aims to excel in the efficient and timely collection of and accounting for revenue. The implementation of and advise on Governmental trade and fiscal policies. They also vision to promote the trade facilitation.
The objective is to protect Nigerian society, generation of accurate and precise statistical data by developing a professional, transparent administration that implements international best practices and obligations.