NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INTERAGENCY COOPERATION AMID INCIDENT AT MMAC NAHCO SHED

By Cherryl Media On Mar 9, 2025

1. The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to an

incident on March 6, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Cargo (MMAC)

NAHCO Shed. A miscommunication regarding equipment movement and seating

arrangements resulted in a disagreement between officials of the Federal Airports

Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and officers of the NCS.

2. In line with the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) Safe Framework of

Standards, which underscores Customs-to-Customs, Customs-to-Other Government

Agencies (OGA), and Customs-to-Businesses cooperation, the NCS remains

unwavering in its commitment to fostering a collaborative working environment.

This approach is essential for seamless trade facilitation, regulatory compliance, and

the overall growth of the national economy.

3. While the Service continues to engage constructively with all relevant

stakeholders to strengthen operational protocols and to uphold the collective national

interest, it is essential to reiterate that the NAHCO and SAHCO Import & Export

Warehouses are licensed Customs Bonded Warehouses operating in full compliance

with Section 122 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. As stipulated in Section

127 of the Act, these warehouses remain under the control of the NCS.

4. Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale

Adeniyi, MFR, the Service remains committed to fostering inter-agency cooperation

and ensuring the smooth operation of Customs-controlled areas to prevent the

recurrence of such incidents.

5. The Nigeria Customs Service reaffirms its mandate to facilitate trade, enforce

regulatory compliance, and safeguard national security. We urge all stakeholders to

prioritise cooperation, adhere to due process, and maintain mutual respect to sustain

a conducive environment for economic growth and seamless cargo operations.

ABDULLAHI MAIWADA

Assistant Comptroller of Customs

National Public Relations Officer

For Comptroller-General of Customs

08 March 2025

…clear the doubt👇