Customs Drives Compliance, Sensitises Stakeholders On B’odogwu Digital System
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen compliance and improve operational efficiency through a sensitisation programme on the B’Odogwu digital system.
The engagement, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Command’s Conference Hall in Abuja, brought together licensed customs agents, importers, and other stakeholders within the cargo clearance value chain.
The session focused on improving understanding of procedure codes, declaration processes, and documentation requirements necessary for effective use of the B’Odogwu platform.
The Customs Area Controller, Chinwe Aliboh, stressed the importance of accurate data reporting, noting its critical role in national policy formulation and operational efficiency across government agencies.
“Data plays a key role in policy formulation across agencies, and it is essential that stakeholders ensure truthful and precise declarations while avoiding vague descriptions,” she said.
Aliboh described the B’Odogwu system as a key reform initiative designed to modernise customs operations, reduce delays, and enhance transparency in cargo processing. She urged stakeholders to comply strictly with procedures and ensure proper documentation at all times.
Technical presentations were delivered by officers of the Command, who provided detailed explanations of the system’s operational framework, including correct use of procedure codes, proper classification of goods, and documentation standards required for compliant cargo processing.
Participants were also taken through common challenges such as declaration errors, misuse of codes, and incomplete documentation, alongside practical solutions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing clearance delays.
The interactive session allowed stakeholders to engage directly with Customs officials, ask questions, and share operational experiences, thereby strengthening collaboration between the Service and the trading community.
In his closing remarks, the Deputy Comptroller (Administration), Louis Ettum, commended participants for their engagement and encouraged deeper understanding of customs procedures to enhance compliance and facilitate smoother trade operations within the Command.
