CGC Adeniyi Pledges To Establish New Customs Command At Snake Island Integrated Free Zone
By Asuquo Nuwak
CGC Adeniyi Pledges To Establish New Customs Command At Snake Island Integrated Free Zone
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to establish a new Customs Area Command at the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ), following an official visit to the facility recently.
During the visit, the CGC expressed delight at the level of investment made on the island and commended Nigerdock, a maritime and logistics company, and operators of the SIIFZ, for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.
He disclosed that the service is in the final stages of documentation to establish a dedicated command at the Free Zone, which will enhance operations and strengthen regulatory presence.
He noted that the Service is at the stage of finalising all the documentation, and he is very sure that by the next time he visits the place, he will be received by a Customs Area Controller.
He narrated the importance of synergy between Customs and private sector operators in driving national economic goals. Beside this, he said the Service is looking forward to a symbiotic relationship, that will benefit the Nigeria Customs Service, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Nigerdock as a corporate entity.
In his speech, the Managing-Director of SIIFZ, Semiu Akorede, expressed appreciation for the Service’s support and highlighted the significance of the visit to the zone’s operational growth.
Mr Semiu Akorede, stated that the CGC’s visit will add a lot of value. He disclosed that they have enjoyed the support of customs officers who are working with them, including those who come to carryout some operations. He confirmed to the CGC that they have been working together without any rancour.
In conclusion, he said the consolidation of the activities they are asking for is going to assist in ensuring that they have a seamless operation moving forward.
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