The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced B’Odogwu, a new unified management system, to streamline cargo clearance processes at Nigerian ports. The system is expected to significantly reduce waiting times, enhance efficiency, and promote transparency.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing B’Odogwu , a new unified management system designed to streamline cargo clearance processes at Nigerian ports. Bashir Adeniyi, comptroller-general of customs, stated that the system, upon full implementation, is expected to reduce waiting times in Nigerian ports to under eight hours.
Adeniyi explained that the federal government has terminated contracts with previous service providers and opted for B’Odogwu, developed in collaboration with the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP). He emphasized that this shift represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s transition towards global trade classification under the trade modernization project. Adeniyi highlighted the system’s early success, noting that despite some initial challenges integrating banks into the platform at the Port and Cargo Multi Service Ltd (PTML) customs command, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor has endorsed B’Odogwu.Adeniyi urged stakeholders to collaborate in addressing any remaining challenges before the full implementation of B’Odogwu. He expressed confidence that the system will significantly reduce processing times, minimize errors, and enhance overall efficiency. Kikelomo Adeola, assistant comptroller-general of NCS in charge of ICT and modernization, stated that the initial implementation of B’Odogwu indicates the platform’s potential to lower business costs. She emphasized the importance of thorough training for stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new system at Apapa and Tincan Island. Charles Orbih, NCS assistant comptroller-general zone A coordinator, commended the Certified Guarantee Company (CGC) for its commitment to innovation and collaboration. Orbih believes B’Odogwu, launched in October 2024, will revolutionize customs operations globally and position Nigerian ports as a model for customs innovation worldwide.Babatunde Olomu, controller of Apapa customs command, praised the CGC for implementing B’Odogwu to boost revenue generation. Olomu highlighted the completion of training sessions for stakeholders and officers to ensure effective implementation of the indigenous platform. He encouraged stakeholders to utilize the pre-launch period to identify and address any potential challenges before full implementation. Tenny Daniyan, controller of PTML, reported that processing a single goods declaration (SGD) now takes less than an hour under B’Odogwu. Daniyan stated that the PTML command has generated N120 billion since implementing B’Odogwu and processed 16,000 SGDs.
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