Apapa Customs Command Generates ₦161 Billion in Three Weeks with B’Odogwu System
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has announced a revenue collection of ₦161 billion between August 1 and 22, 2025. The feat followed the introduction of the B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System, a locally developed platform designed to improve transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s trade environment.
Smooth Transition Despite Initial Hiccups
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu explained that while the system rollout came with challenges, officers, importers, clearing agents in Apapa Lagos, and other freight forwarding agents in Nigeria showed resilience and patience. He assured port users that the system is stabilizing and will surpass the old ICT platforms in speed and reliability.
Extended Work Hours to Ease Cargo Clearance
To prevent demurrage and delays in clearing containerized cargos in Nigeria, officers now work longer hours, including weekends, to fast-track clearance of cars, containers, and other cargos. This directive, backed by Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, was complemented by discussions with the Nigerian Shippers Council for additional relief measures.
Boost for Nigerian Trade and Logistics
The home-grown B’Odogwu system is more than a revenue tool—it positions Nigeria as a regional hub for international freight forwarding, cargo services, and shipping goods in Nigeria. For businesses engaged in Nigerian imports and exports, this development promises faster and more reliable processes in clearing goods and cargos in Nigeria.
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