Area II Customs, Onne launches B’Odogwu For Trade Efficiency and Revenue Collection
By Asuquo Nuwak
Area II Customs, Onne launches B’Odogwu For Trade Efficiency and Revenue Collection
The Area 11 Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Onne, launched B’Odogwu, an indigenous technology known as Unified Customs Management System, for modernization of customs operations, enhance compliance and facilitate trade.
This statement was contained in a press release made available recently in Port Harcourt by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P. Duniya.
In his speech, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede is quoted as stating: “It is imperative for the command to key into the Service’s efforts to fully automate its services to improve efficiency, enhance compliance and optimize revenue collection”.
In the words of Comptroller Mohammed Babandede: “Today we are witnesses of the first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) released on the Bódogwu platform with reference number C1202505PN”.
He pointed out that this remarkable achievements by the Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR would facilitate efficient and timely clearance of goods, reducing delays and costs for businesses.
According to a press statement, officers and stakeholders who witnessed the historic release of the SGD on the indigenously developed platform described it as a game changer for trade efficiency and revenue collection.
In his response, Mr. Iroegbu Samuel, an agent, attested to the numerous advantages of B’ Odgwu over Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICISS II).
Recalling his experience so far, he said the process, from capturing to the release, was very short and fast.
He therefore told the stakeholders not to entertain any fear or doubt, as the B’Odogwu is not far different from the NICISS platform, adding that it is more flexible.
At the end, the Customs Area Controller, who called on the stakeholders and the general public to key into the B’Odogwu’s technology for sustainable benefits, also join the Service in its quest to transform customs operations in Nigeria.
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