Port Harcourt Customs Area II Command Launches B’Odogwu
CGC ADENIYI
A game changer for trade efficiency and revenue collection, an indigenous technology called the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) also known as B’Odogwu introduced by the
Nigeria Customs Service in its continuous quest to modernize its operations, enhance compliance and facilitate trade, has been deployed in Port Harcourt II Customs Area Command of the Service to achieve the expected desired results.
According to a press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P. Duniya,Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, the Customs Area Controller of the Command in his remark stated, that ‘’It is imperative for the Command to key into the Service’s efforts to fully automate its services to improve efficiency, enhance compliance and optimize revenue collection. Today we are witnesses of the first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) released on the Bódogwu platform with reference number C1202505PN. This is another giant stride achieved by the Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR.
The controller stressed that this technology facilitates efficient and timely clearance of goods; thereby, reducing delays and costs for businesses”.
Both officers and some stakeholders witnessed the historic release of the SGD on the indigenously developed platform.
In a reaction to the process, an agent, Mr Iroegbu Samuel attested to the numerous advantages the B’Odogwu has over Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICISS II).
“From my experience going through the process, from the capturing to the release was very short and fast. People should not entertain any fear or doubt because it’s not far different from the NICISS platform. However, it is more flexible”.
The Customs Area Controller invited stakeholders and the general public to key into the B’Odogwu’s technology to experience its benefits, and also join the Service in its quest to transform Customs operations in Nigeria.
Nigeria Customs Service in its continuous quest to modernize its operations, enhance compliance and facilitate trade, has been deployed in Port Harcourt II Customs Area Command of the Service to achieve the expected desired results.
According to a press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P. Duniya,Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, the Customs Area Controller of the Command in his remark stated, that ‘’It is imperative for the Command to key into the Service’s efforts to fully automate its services to improve efficiency, enhance compliance and optimize revenue collection. Today we are witnesses of the first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) released on the Bódogwu platform with reference number C1202505PN. This is another giant stride achieved by the Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR.
The controller stressed that this technology facilitates efficient and timely clearance of goods; thereby, reducing delays and costs for businesses”.
Both officers and some stakeholders witnessed the historic release of the SGD on the indigenously developed platform.
In a reaction to the process, an agent, Mr Iroegbu Samuel attested to the numerous advantages the B’Odogwu has over Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICISS II).
“From my experience going through the process, from the capturing to the release was very short and fast. People should not entertain any fear or doubt because it’s not far different from the NICISS platform. However, it is more flexible”.
The Customs Area Controller invited stakeholders and the general public to key into the B’Odogwu’s technology to experience its benefits, and also join the Service in its quest to transform Customs operations in Nigeria.
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