Customs Reaffirms Commitment To Interagency Cooperation Amid Incident At MMAC NAHCO SHED
By Asuquo Nuwak
Customs Reaffirms Commitment To Interagency Cooperation Amid Incident At MMAC NAHCO SHED
The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to an
incident on March 6, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Cargo (MMAC)
NAHCO Shed, over miscommunication regarding equipment movement and seating
arrangements, resulted in a disagreement between officials of the Federal Airports
Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service.
In line with the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) Safe Framework of
Standards, which underscores Customs-to-Customs, Customs-to-Other Government
Agencies (OGA), and Customs-to-Businesses cooperation, the Service remains
unwavering in its commitment to fostering a collaborative working environment.
According to press statement made available by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service, National Public Relations officer, this approach is essential for seamless trade facilitation, regulatory compliance, and
the overall growth of the national economy.
A press statement said, as the Service continues to engage constructively with all relevant
stakeholders to strengthen operational protocols and to uphold the collective national
interest, it is essential to reiterate that the NAHCO and SAHCO Import & Export
Warehouses are licensed Customs Bonded Warehouses operating in full compliance
with Section 122 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. As stipulated in Section
127 of the Act, these warehouses remain under the control of the Service.
The report further noted that, under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale
Adeniyi, MFR, the Service remains committed to fostering inter-agency cooperation
and ensuring the smooth operation of customs-controlled areas to prevent the
recurrence of such incidents.
Above all, the Nigeria Customs Service reaffirms its mandate to facilitate trade, enforce
regulatory compliance, and safeguard national security. Beside this, the Service is calling on 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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