Customs Embarks on Remodelling of Tin Can Command Office Complex

—As Compt Nnadi Reads Riot Act to Stakeholders on Ember Months Importation, Compliance

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command has begun the remodelling of its office complex, in line with efforts to improve operational efficiency and enhance stakeholder relations.

At a stakeholder meeting on Monday, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, Customs Area Controller of TCIP, outlined new expectations for businesses operating within the command, particularly as the year approaches its final quarter. He reaffirmed his 2024 theme, “A Year for Stakeholders,” and stressed that the well-being of those doing business in the area is a top priority.

In a statement issued by Ngozi Okwara
Public Relations Officer of Tin Can Command, Compt Nnadi commended the stakeholders’ efforts in helping achieve the year’s revenue targets but emphasized the need for continued compliance.

“He went further to state that he has ensured that all new crested bonded terminals domincile in TCIP has space available for stakeholders while they go about their businesses, but at the headquarters here, no such space has been created. He promised that he would look critically into it as renovations are on going in the premises.

“He advised the stakeholders to learn to keep the environment clean, pending when new bins will be distributed at designated areas, as a clean environment portrays a healthy lifestyle” Okwara said in the statement

Compt Nnadi also urged traders to follow regulations, especially during the busy ember months.

He issued a stern warning to those considering shortcuts in customs procedures, stating, “Cutting corners will not be negotiated.” Nnadi assured compliant traders that they would face no delays, but anyone attempting to bypass the system would be held accountable.

During the session, Nnadi answered questions from stakeholders and assured that concerns raised would be addressed promptly in collaboration with the Public Relations Officers (PROs).

Highlighting that the year is at its last quarter, he appreciated all efforts put in to ensure that the revenue for the year is achieved as he calls for compliance as all hands on deck can make it happen.

Again, the CAC emphasised the struggles stakeholders go through during the ember season, especially towards the end of the year, stating that geniue declarations from complaint traders will not have issues of delay but for those who think they can circumvent the system should have themselves to blame as cutting of corners will not be negotiated.

The CAC gave room for questions, which he answered and promised that all issues raised will be looked into with the PROs of the stakeholders asap.