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New costs of clearing Tokunbo cars under VIN regime at Nigerian ports

      The Eyewitness reporter
Customs duties on imported second-hand vehicles, otherwise known as Tokunbo, at the Nigerian ports have shot up astronomically under the recently introduced Vehicles Inspection Numbers(VIN) valuation policy of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The situation was further compounded by the free fall of the Naira in exchange for Dollars in the foreign exchange market, thus effectively taking the purchase of second-hand vehicles out of the reach of average Nigerians due to the high tariff of the item at the ports.

Buying used foreign cars is fantastic, some believe it’s better than buying Nigerian used cars.

So in this article, we will disclose the charges such as Nigerian customs duty charges on imported cars, port charges, and clearing agent charges that you must pay before your car can be claimed and cleared from Apapa Port or any other port in Nigeria.

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increase in the official exchange rate for cargo importation into Nigeria, the Valuation Department of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Nigerian ports has issued an update to assist importers in determining rates of duty payable on various brands of vehicles and their levies.

Recently, the official exchange rate was increased from N409 per $1 Dollar to N422.3 per Dollar.

The update which was prepared by Valuation SIFAX Bonded Terminal also took into consideration the ex-factory price and VIN Valuation of the vehicles and the NAC Levy.

Rules For Importing Cars Into Nigeria

The government of Nigeria claims that you must make an e-Form M to import any type of goods. E-Form M is valid for half a year, except for the E-Form M that you open in order to import machinery and plants, which is valid for 1 year.Shipping From the USA To Nigeria: A Step-By-Step Guide
Let’s brief you on a step-by-step shipping guide.DURATION: the ship takes about 2-3 weeks to arrive in Lagos (unless the vessel will stop in the other ports) from the moment it takes off from the USA port.TRANSIT TIME: Once the ship drops off your car at the destination port in Nigeria, the estimated time of clearance usually takes a maximum of THREE DAYS under VIN valuation regime.

You should keep in mind that when the ship gets to port in Lagos, the process does not end here. Usually, the off-loading process takes several weeks. And this is the best moment to get your clearing agent to work.

Here is the step-by-step guide on shipping cars if you do it yourself or with the help of an agent:

How to ship any car by yourself

Find a Shipping Broker Online or Offline
Download their application form called Docket Receipt
Complete the docket receipt and fax or email it to the shipping broker.
The broker will process and send it back to you in 1-2 days depending on their response timing
Make 6 copies of the docket receipt and 6 copies of the car title front and back
Take your car and paper-work to the port
The port staff will give you a receipt confirming that your car was accepted for shipping
The broker then sends you a bill for the shipping
Once you make the payment, they will mail your bill of lading to you
Make a copy of the bill of lading and send the originals immediately to your clearing agent preferable by courier
Your clearing agent will clear the car from the port
All this process may take up few weeks, depending on the compliance level of the importer.
However, having concluded the necessary pre-clearance procedures, it takes a maximum of THREE DAYS to take your car out of Customs control under the new regime of VIN valuation.
Shipping any car through a shipping agent
Find a shipping agent in your area
Complete the Agent’s paper-work form
Give him the car, Keys and original title
You may be required to pay the shipping fee immediately or when the ship leaves
Once the bill of lading is ready, the agent will call you for pick-up
Make a copy of the bill of lading and send the original copies to your clearing agent.
Your cleaning agent clears the car from the Port
This whole process may take up few weeks depending on the complaint level of the importer and his agent
However, having concluded the necessary pre-clearance procedures, it takes a maximum of THREE DAYS to take your car out of Customs control under the new regime of VIN valuation.
Cost of shipping cars from the USA to Nigeria
You have to pay an auction fee when you are buying through an Auction abroad;
You pay the shipping cost to the foreign country;
You pay clearing fees and different port charges;
Your payment includes customs duty, levy, and VAT;
You are charged for the commission, that goes to shipping and clearing agents;
You pay charges to the shipping company at the delivery point;
The costs also may include some miscellaneous expenses.
EX-FACTORY PRICE (VIN-VALUATION)
HINT: SURFACE DUTY X 2.359= TOTAL DUTY (NAC INCLUSIVE) @N422.30/$
Type of Vehicle Year Price
TOYOTA COROLLA 2000-2013 ₦299,430
TOYOTA COROLLA 2014 ₦369,642
TOYOTA COROLLA 2015 ₦432,625
TOYOTA COROLLA 2016 ₦505,934
TOYOTA COROLLA 2017 ₦573,000
TOYOTA COROLLA 2018 ₦769,684
TOYOTA COROLLA 2019 ₦899,323
TOYOTA COROLLA 2020 ₦1,110,990
TOYOTA COROLLA 2021 ₦1,509,300
TOYOTA RAV 4 2000-2013 ₦408,877
TOYOTA RAV 4 2014 ₦504,901
TOYOTA RAV 4 2015 ₦590,600
TOYOTA RAV 4 2016 ₦690,754
TOYOTA RAV 4 2017 ₦808,462
TOYOTA RAV 4 2018 ₦1,051,104
TOYOTA RAV 4 2019 ₦1,228,697
TOYOTA RAV 4 2020 ₦1,517,802
TOYOTA RAV 4 2021 ₦2,060,907
TOYOTA VENZA 2000-2013 ₦622,609
TOYOTA VENZA 2014 ₦768,194
TOYOTA VENZA 2015 ₦899,323
TOYOTA CAMRY 200-2013 ₦346,926
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2000-2013 ₦441,918
TOYATA CAMRY 2014 ₦428,495
TOYOTA CAMRY 2015 ₦500,771
TOYOTA CAMRY 2016 ₦585,438
TOYOTA CAMRY 2017 ₦685,592
TOYOTA CAMRY 2018 ₦891,063
TOYOTA CAMRY 2019 ₦1,041,811
TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 ₦1,286,518
TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 ₦1,747,021
TOYOTA C-HR 2018 ₦862,153
TOYOTA C-HR 2019 ₦1,008,770
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2000-2013 ₦545,170
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2014 ₦673,202
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2015 ₦787,811
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2016 ₦922,039
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017 ₦1,077,949
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 ₦1,401,127
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2019 ₦1,638,606
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LE 2020 ₦2,023,736
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 ₦2,747,631
TOYOTA YARIS 2000-2013 ₦204,438
TOYOTA YARIS 2015 ₦295,300
TOYOTA SIENNA 2000-2013 ₦509,031
TOYOTA SIENNA 2015 ₦720,698
TOYOTA SIENNA 2017 ₦986,055
TOYOTA SIENNA 2018 ₦1,281,355
TOYOTA SIENNA 2021 ₦2,513,150
TOYOTA SIENNA 2022 ₦2,824,865
TOYOTA AVALON 2000-2013 ₦565,820
TOYOTA AVALON 2014 ₦697,982
TOYOTA AVALON 2015 ₦816,722
TOYOTA AVALON 2016 ₦956,112
TOYOTA AVALON 2018 ₦1,452,753
TOYOTA AVALON 2021 ₦2,849,680
TOYOTA TACOMA 2000-2013 ₦410,942
TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 ₦592,666
TOYOTA TACOMA (10%) 2017 ₦811,559
TOYOTA TACOMA 2018 ₦1,055,234
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2000-2013 ₦529,682
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2014 ₦653,584
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2019 ₦1,590,078
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 ₦2,665,962
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2000-2013 ₦609,126
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2020 ₦2,257,085
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2021 ₦3,065,547
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2022 ₦7,620,339
TOYOTA PRADO 2020 ₦3,539,698
TOYOTA PRADO 2022 ₦4,136,888
TOYOTA PRADO TXL 2022 ₦4,193,191
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2020 ₦1,988,630
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2022 ₦3,336,404
TOYOTA COASTER (10%) 2019 ₦1,761,476
TOYOTA COASTER (10%) 2020 ₦1,988,630
TOYOTA HIACE BUS (10%) 2020 ₦1,583,790
TOYOTA HIACE BUS (10%) 2022 ₦1,478,050
TOYOTA HILUX 2000-2013 ₦331,420
TOYOTA HILUX (10%) 2016 ₦545,170
TOYOTA HILUX (10%) DOUBLE CABIN 4WD) 2020 ₦1,189,700
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2015 ₦1,138,868
TOYOTA TUCSON 2000-2013 ₦371,707
TOYOTA PRIUS 2000-2013 ₦339,699
HONDA ACCORD 2000-2013 ₦378,934
HONDA ACCORD 2014 ₦467,730
HONDA ACCORD 2015 ₦547,235
HONDA ACCORD 2016 ₦640,161
HONDA ACCORD 2017 ₦748,575
HONDA ACCORD 2018 ₦972,632
HONDA ACCORD 2019 ₦1,137,835
HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2019 ₦1,213,209
HONDA ACCORD 2020 ₦1,404,224
HONDA ACCORD 2021 ₦1,908,094
HONDA CIVIC 2000-2013 ₦312,853
HONDA CIVIC 2020 ₦1,160,551
HONDA FIT 2000-2013 ₦255,032
HONDA PILOT 2000-2013 ₦474,958
HONDA PILOT 2015 ₦686,624
HONDA CR-V 2000-2013 ₦363,446
HONDA CR-V 2014 ₦448,113
HONDA CR-V 2015 ₦524,519
HONDA CR-V 2016 ₦614,362
HONDA CROSSTOUR 2000-2013 ₦425,397
HONDA CROSSTOUR 2014 ₦525,552
HONDA CROSSTOUR 2015 ₦615,291
HONDA RIDGELINE 2000-2013 ₦534,844
HONDA INSIGHT 2000-2013 ₦361,911
HONDA ODYSSEY 2000-2013 ₦485,898
HONDA ODYSSEY 2014 ₦599,893
AUDI Q5 2000-2013 ₦483,219
AUDI Q7 2000-2013 ₦581,676
AUDI Q7 2017 ₦1,875,181
AUDI A4 2017 ₦1,207,014
AUDI A6 2019 ₦1,597,308
ACURA MDX 2000-2013 ₦596,796
ACURA MDX 2014 ₦1,020,784
ACURA MDX 2015 ₦1,193,591
ACURA MDX 2017 ₦1,632,411
ACURA RDX 2000-2013 ₦633,966
ACURA TSX 2000-2013 ₦406,421
ACURA TL 2000-2013 ₦634,999
ACURA ILX 2014 ₦522,454
ACURA TLX 2015 ₦919,974
SCION TC 2014 ₦489,414
SCION XD 2000-2013 ₦360,349
SCION XB 2000-2013 ₦368,609
SCION IM 2016 ₦637,588
SUBARU OUTBACK 2000-2013 ₦420,235
SUBARU FORESTER 2000-2013 ₦386,162
SUBARU TRIBECA 2000-2013 ₦543,105
LEXUS RX350 2000-2013 ₦695,917
LEXUS RX350 2014 ₦860,088
LEXUS RX350 2015 ₦1,005,673
LEXUS RC350 2015 ₦1,007,738
LEXUS RX350 2016 ₦1,176,038
LEXUS RX350 2017 ₦1,375,314
LEXUS RX350 2019 ₦2,240,565
LEXUS RX350 2020 ₦2,766,117
LEXUS RX350 2021 ₦3,507,033
LEXUS ES300 2000-2013 ₦658,747
LEXUS ES350 2000-2013 ₦628,804
LEXUS ES350 2014 ₦776,454
LEXUS ES350 2019 ₦1,889,509
LEXUS ES350 2020 ₦2,333,883
LEXUS GS 350 2000-2013 ₦805,364
LEXUS GX460 2000-2013 ₦873,511
LEXUS GX460 2014 ₦1,077,949
LEXUS GX460 2015 ₦1,260,705
LEXUS GX460 2017 ₦1,725,338
LEXUS GX460 2018 ₦2,241,597
LEXUS GX460 2020 ₦3,237,978
LEXUS GX460 2021 ₦4,397,157
LEXUS GX460 2022 ₦4,786,589
LEXUS IS 250 2000-2013 ₦608,153
LEXUS IS 250 2014 ₦751,272
LEXUS LX 570 2000-2013 ₦1,363,184
LEXUS LX 570 2017 ₦2,692,585
LEXUS LX 570 2020 ₦5,052,112
LEXUS LX 570 2021 ₦6,861,530
LEXUS LX600 VIP 2022 ₦7,706,018
LEXUS NX 300 2020 ₦2,155,898
LEXUS GS 300 2000-2013 ₦805,364
LINCON AVIATOR 2000-2013 ₦806,397
L/R FREELANDER 2000-2013 ₦258,130
LAND RANGE ROVER 2000-2013 ₦672,169
L/R RANGE ROVER SPORT 2000-2013 ₦1,083,112
L/R RANGE ROVER 2018 ₦1,727,713
L/R RANGE ROVER VELAR 2018 ₦2,279,800
L/R RANGE ROVER VELAR 2019 ₦2,666,995
L/R DISCOVERY 2000-2013 ₦595,763
LAND ROVER LR2 2000-2013 ₦717,600
LAND ROVER LR3 2000-2013 ₦461,536
LAND ROVER LR4 2015 ₦1,406,934
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2000-2013 ₦499,739
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2014 ₦616,413
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2018 ₦1,282,388
NISSAN FRONTIER 2000-2013 ₦449,145
NISSAN ROGUE 2000-2013 ₦398,552
NISSAN ROGUE 2015 ₦576,145
NISSAN ROGUE 2017 ₦787,811
NISSAN ALTIMA 2000-2013 ₦379,967
NISSAN VERSA 2000-2013 ₦232,317
NISSAN QUEST 2000-2013 ₦420,235
NISSAN ARMADA 2000-2013 ₦742,381
NISSAN XTERRA 2000-2013 ₦401,650
NISSAN KICKS 2021 ₦1,498,184
NISSAN SENTRA 2014 ₦371,707
NISSAN SENTRA 2017 ₦594,731
NISSAN TITAN 2000-2013 ₦589,550
NISSAN TITAN 2018 ₦1,466,176
NISSAN MURANO 2000-2013 ₦497,554
NISSAN MAXIMA 2000-2013 ₦540,007
M/BENZ E-CLASS 2000-2013 ₦852,860
M/BENZ E-CLASS 2014 ₦1,052,136
M/BENZ E-CLASS 2017 ₦1,684,807
M/BENZ S500 4M 2021 ₦7,482,493
M/BENZ S-CLASS 2000-2013 ₦1,486,826
M/BENZ S-CLASS 2015 ₦2,147,638
M/BENZ S-CLASS 2021 ₦7,485,758
M/BENZ E-CLASS 2021 ₦4,293,211
M/BENZ METRIS 2021 ₦2,492,025
MERCEDES BENZSPRINTER 2021 ₦1,986,499
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2000-2013 ₦356,219
MITSUBISHI L200 (10%) 2022 ₦1,139,820
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 4X4 GLS CVT 2022 ₦1,727,019
MAZDA 3 2000-2013 ₦338,666
MAZDA CX-7 2000 – 213 ₦425,398
MAZDA CX-9 2000-2013 ₦533,812
MAZDA CX-9 2014 ₦659,779
MAZDA CX-9 2016 ₦902,421
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2000-2013 ₦345,864
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2019 ₦7,579,717
BMW X3 2000-2013 ₦661,844
BMW X5 2000-2013 ₦₦929,267
BMW X6 2000-2013 ₦1,014,702
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2000-2013 ₦236,447
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000-2013 ₦352,089
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2000-2013 ₦425,398
CHRYSLER TOWN &COUNTRY ₦2000-2013 416,105
CHRYSLER 300 ₦2000-2013 466,698
CHRYSLER 300 2016 ₦788,603
CADILLAC CTS 2000-2013 ₦586,470
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2015 ₦1,712,948
CADILLAC ESCALADE 2016 ₦2,004,066
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2000-2013 ₦678,365
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2017 ₦1,175,006
CHEVROLET VOLT 2000-2013 ₦547,235
CHEVROLET VOLT 2016 ₦924,498
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2016 ₦1,745,704
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2000-2013 ₦446,048
1500 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2000-2013 ₦374,804
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2017 ₦741,348
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2000-2013 ₦394,513
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2000-2013 ₦430,560
DODGE JOURNEY 2000-2013 ₦370,674
DODGE CHARGER 2015 ₦680,430
DODGE CHALLENGER 2014 ₦545,170
DODGE SPRINTER VAN 2000-2013 ₦686,625
DODGE DOKATA (BUS)10% 2000-2013 ₦155,910
DODGE RAM 1500 ST 2000-2013 ₦292,203
HYUNDAI ACCENT 2000-2013 ₦240,577
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2000-2013 ₦301,495
HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2000-2013 ₦325,243
HYUNDAI ELENTRA 2017 ₦596,796
HYUNDAI ELENTRA 2018 ₦775,421
HYUNDAI SANTAFE 2000-2013 ₦411,975
HYUNDAI SANTAFE 2014 ₦509,032
HYUNDAI SANTAFE 2015 ₦595,358
HYUNDAI SANTAFE 2018 ₦1,058,284
HYUNDAI SANTAFE 2020 ₦1,528,127
HYUNDAI SONATA 2000-2013 ₦345,894
HYUNDAI SONATA 2014 ₦427,463
HYUNDAI SONATA 2015 ₦499,739
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2015 ₦614,024
HYUNDAI SONATA 2016 ₦584,405
HYUNDAI SONATA 2017 ₦₦683,527
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2000-2013 ₦424,365
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2000-2013 ₦371,624
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2016 ₦1,254,510
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2019 ₦1,116,008
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2000-2013 ₦359,316
HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2000-2013 ₦407,845
HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2000-2013 ₦296,333
HYUNDAI AZERA 2000-2013 ₦420,864
FORD EXPLORER 2000-2013 ₦516,259
FORD EXPLORER 2014 ₦638,096
FORD EXPLORER 2016 ₦872,478
FORD EXPEDITION 2021 ₦4,194,958
FORD EDGE 2000-2013 ₦490,446
FORD EDGE 2015 ₦708,308
FORD EDGE 2017 ₦968,502
FORD ESCAPE 2000-2013 ₦392,357
FORD ESCAPE 2014 ₦484,251
FORD ESCAPE 2016 ₦662,877
FORD ESCALADE 2022 ₦7,619,985
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2000-2013 ₦514,194
FORD FIESTA 2000-2013 ₦307,690
FORD FUSION 2014 ₦493,544
FORD FUSION 2015 ₦578,210
FORD FUSION 2017 ₦790,909
FORD FLEX 2000-2013 ₦447,080
FORD FOCUS 2014 ₦237,479
FORD RANGER 2000-2013 ₦512,129
GMC SAVANA 2000-2013 ₦678,365
GMC ENVOY 2000-2013 ₦402,682
GMC YUKON DENALI 2000-2013 ₦1,068,419
GMC SIERRA 1500 2000-2013 ₦467,148
GMC ACADIA 2000-2013 ₦723,061
GMC TERRAIN 2000-2013 ₦394,513
KIA OPTIMA 2000-2013 ₦368,609
KIA OPTIMA 2019 ₦1,107,892
KIA SOUL 2000-2013 ₦275,682
KIA SOUL 2022 ₦1,798,998
KIA SPORTAGE 2000-2013 ₦377,902
KIA SORENTO 2000-2013 ₦425,398
INFINITI QX80 2014 ₦1,300,515
PEUGEOT 407 2000-2013 ₦382,032
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2000-2013 ₦345,894
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2000-2013 ₦362,414
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2015 ₦523,487
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2000-2013 ₦393,389
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2000-2013 ₦763,031
JEEP (CHEROKEE) 2014 ₦500,771
JEEP GLADIATOR 2021 ₦2,664,628
VOLVO S60 2000-2013 ₦568,918
VOLVO XC60 2000-2013 ₦632,934
VOLVO XC70 2000-2013 ₦757,868
VOLVO XC90 2000-2013 ₦761,998

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KLT Customs reaffirms commitment to stronger maritime stakeholder engagement

Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Adigun

Gloria Odion, Maritime reporter

‎The Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Adigun, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deepening engagement with stakeholders across the maritime industry in line with efforts to promote trade facilitation, transparency, and sustainable economic growth.

‎Adigun gave the assurance through the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Administration, Comptroller T.A. Jonah, who represented him during a courtesy visit by the newly elected Executive Committee of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) to the Command in Lagos.

‎The Acting CAC, who was unavoidably absent, underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and key industry stakeholders, particularly the maritime media, in advancing the Service’s mandate and supporting national economic development.

‎He described the media as a critical partner in disseminating information on government policies, customs reforms, trade facilitation initiatives, revenue generation, and anti-smuggling operations.

‎According to him, maritime journalists occupy a strategic position in shaping public understanding and perception of activities within the port and maritime sector, stressing the need for professionalism, accuracy, and balanced reportage in the discharge of their duties.

‎Adigun further assured the MARAN delegation that the KLT Area Command would continue to operate an open-door policy while fostering cordial and productive relationships with stakeholders within the maritime community.

‎Earlier in his remarks, the President of MARAN, Mr. Oluyinka Onigbinde, stated that the visit formed part of the association’s ongoing stakeholder engagement initiative following the inauguration of its newly elected executive committee.

‎Onigbinde explained that the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the new leadership of the association to the Command and strengthen the longstanding relationship between MARAN and the Nigeria Customs Service.

‎He commended the KLT Area Command for its contributions to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and enforcement activities, describing the Command as a vital component of Customs operations within Nigeria’s port system.

‎The MARAN President also reaffirmed the association’s commitment to professional, objective, and development-driven journalism, noting that maritime reporters play a significant role in promoting informed discourse on issues affecting the industry.

‎He further assured the Command of MARAN’s continued support for initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness within Nigeria’s maritime sector through responsible and factual reporting.

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“You are worthy ambassador of Osun State” Oni of Ife eulogies Adeniyi’s leadership of Customs 

Funso OLOJO,  Editor 
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has eulogized the sterling qualities of Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller- General of Customs, for his revolutionary leadership of the Nigeria Customs  Service.
The  first class Yoruba monarch made the commendation on Thursday, 28th May 2026, during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Comptroller-General at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State.
The Oni, who cited President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of Adeniyi as evidence of the confidence reposed in the Customs boss, described him as a good ambassador of Osun State and a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.
Oba Ogunwusi said President Tinubu’s public expression of satisfaction with Adeniyi’s performance reflected confidence in his leadership and the results being achieved by the Service.
“We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. When Mr President publicly expressed satisfaction with his performance, it was not a casual statement.
” It reflects trust in his capacity and the results he is delivering. What he is doing in the Customs Service and in the community shows that he is a unifier.”
Reaffirming the support of the Ife Kingdom for the Comptroller-General, the monarch declared:
“He brings people together, and that is what leadership is about. We will continue to stand by him and pray for him.”
Addressing guests, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the Ooni of Ife, community leaders, family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers for their continued support.
He described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that reminds humanity of the virtues of sacrifice, gratitude, obedience, and service to others.
According to him, beyond the celebration, the gathering provides an opportunity to reconnect with people, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the collective responsibility of building stronger communities and a better nation.
The CGC noted that the NCS has continued to record significant progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, technological innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives in line with the economic objectives of the Federal Government.
He said the Service remains focused on supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu through reforms aimed at facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing national security, improving compliance, and creating opportunities for economic growth.
CGC Adeniyi added that Customs has continued to invest in community-focused interventions across the country, including educational support programmes, healthcare initiatives, and other projects designed to improve the lives of Nigerians.
He pledged that the Service would continue to pursue reforms aimed at strengthening its operations and delivering greater value to the nation, while assuring stakeholders of Customs’ commitment to professionalism, transparency, and service excellence.
Adeniyi also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and assured Nigerians of the Service’s continued support for government policies geared towards economic prosperity and national development.
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World Bank strengthens Customs capacity in post clearance Audit in two- week capacity building exercise

Gloria Odion,  maritime reporter 
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in collaboration with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, aimed at strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance, and trade facilitation through modern audit practices.
The workshop, which runs from June 1 to June 12, 2026, is taking place at the Service’s  Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, Assistant Comptroller-General , Babatunde Olomu, described the mission as a significant step in advancing the Service’s modernisation agenda and strengthening its capacity as a technology-driven, intelligence-led, and globally competitive customs administration.
He noted that modern customs administrations increasingly rely on intelligence-led, risk-based, and post-clearance interventions that promote voluntary compliance while supporting legitimate trade and economic growth.
According to him, the mission offers an opportunity to assess existing processes, identify operational gaps, adopt international best practices, and develop practical solutions to strengthen the Post Clearance Audit framework.
Olomu identified risk-based targeting, case management, registry management, quality assurance, standardisation, and integrated audit systems as key areas of focus.
He emphasised that effective Post Clearance Audit enables Customs to move beyond transaction-based controls to a strategic compliance management approach that enhances revenue assurance, facilitates legitimate trade, strengthens transparency, and boosts public confidence.
“This mission presents a valuable opportunity to critically assess our existing processes, identify gaps, learn from international best practices, and develop practical solutions that will strengthen our PCA framework and overall compliance management system.” he stated.
The ACG commended the Comptroller-General for his commitment to modernisation and capacity building and also appreciated the World Bank and other development partners for their sustained support for Customs reforms.
He urged participants to actively engage throughout the programme and ensure that lessons learned are translated into measurable improvements in daily operations.
Speaking at the event, World Bank Task Team Lead, Moses Kajubi, said the mission is designed to strengthen the capacity of Post Clearance Audit officers through modern customs practices, practical audit tools, and internationally recognised methodologies.
He explained that participants would be exposed to global best practices, case management techniques, and compliance management strategies that can be adapted to Nigeria’s operational environment.
Kajubi stressed the importance of leveraging technology, structured case management systems, and data-driven decision-making to improve audit quality, compliance monitoring, and trade facilitation outcomes.
“This engagement will equip participants with practical tools and global best practices that can be applied directly in the field to improve the effectiveness of Post Clearance Audit operations.”He stated.
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He expressed confidence that the engagement would strengthen institutional capacity and contribute significantly to the Nigeria Customs Service’s modernisation objectives.
Lead Consultant for the ARMOR-P, Colonel Aloke Dutt, said the mission seeks to enhance trade facilitation, optimise revenue, and improve compliance management through a more structured and unified approach to Post Clearance Audit.
He emphasised the need for standardised audit methodologies, effective monitoring mechanisms, and the integration of data analytics into audit processes to improve accountability and operational efficiency.
Dutt also highlighted the importance of leveraging technology-driven solutions such as the B’Odogwu platform and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support a competency-based audit system across the Service.
During a technical session, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Muhammad  Jubril, demonstrated the Post Clearance Audit process on the B’Odogwu platform, explaining how officers can initiate audit reviews using Harmonised Commodity codes and other risk indicators.
In his closing remarks, Comptroller Muhammad Shattima encouraged participants to maximise the opportunities provided by the workshop and apply the knowledge gained to achieve the strategic objectives of the NCS.
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