The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to fostering inter-agency collaboration following a misunderstanding with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Cargo (MMAC) NAHCO Shed on March 6, 2025.
The NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Saturday, said the incident was caused by a miscommunication regarding equipment movement and seating arrangements, which led to a disagreement between officials of both agencies.
Providing further clarity on its authority, the NCS stated that the NAHCO and SAHCO Import & Export Warehouses are licensed Customs Bonded Warehouses, operating in compliance with Section 122 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, adding that as stipulated in Section 127 of the Act, the warehouses remain under the control of the NCS.
The NCS reaffirmed its adherence to the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) Safe Framework of Standards, emphasizing the importance of Customs-to-Customs, Customs-to-Other Government Agencies (OGA), and Customs-to-Businesses cooperation while noting that its remains unwavering in its commitment to fostering a collaborative working environment.
Under the leadership of Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, the NCS emphasized its dedication to ensuring smooth operations in Customs-controlled areas and preventing similar incidents in the future.
The agency urged 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.
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