ICD 2025: NCS Showcases Milestone in Trade Facilitation, Security, Economic Growth.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) commemorated International Customs Day 2025, at the Customs House in Abuja, highlighting its achievements in Trade Facilitation, border security and economic development under the theme, ” Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity.”

The customs Boss in his remarks praised the Service’s record-breaking #6.1 trillion revenue collection in 2024, which exceeded its target by 20.2% and marked a 90.4% year-on-year increase. He attributed this milestone to strategic reform, innovative processes and the adoption of advanced technologies, such as the indigenous B’Odogwu customs clearance platform, which has processed transactions worth billions of naira.

Adeniyi highlighted trade facilitation initiatives, including the Advanced Ruling System and the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) program, which have reduced clearance delays and disputes, contributing to a 66’9% reduction in cargo clearance time for certified AEO companies.

On security, the CGC noted that the Service’s success in tackling global risks, including anti-money laundering, drug trafficking and wildlife protection. In 2024, he stated that the Service seized narcotics worth billions of naira, intercepted illegal wildlife shipments valued at #5.93 billions gro-spatial integration and enhanced risk assessment protocols to strengthen border security.

“Our trade facilitation efforts managed imports valued at #60.29 trillion and exports worth #136.65 trillion, while strategically granting #1.68 trillion in concessions to promote industrial growth,” adding that reaffirming the NCS’s commitment to President Tinubu’s economic agenda.

The Special Guest of Honour, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, recommended the bus for its innovation and adaptability in addressing evolving trade and security challenges. “The Armed Forces will continue to support the Nigeria Customs Service in promoting national security and Prosperity.”

He assured, while congratulating award recipients for their contributions to the Service.