Comptroller Olomu Assures of Normal Operations in Apapa Port

Following apprehensions about an impending nationwide protest, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has reassured port users in Apapa that activities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) would continue uninterrupted.

He gave this assurance during a meeting with stakeholders in Apapa on Tuesday, where he said it has become expedient to rebuild confidence in importers, exporters, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, haulage operators and other port users on the availability of Nigeria Customs Service officers in Apapa Port on all working days as usual.

He reaffirmed that customs officers attached to the command at the port and all terminals under his watch shall be available to discharge their usual functions and support in facilitating all legitimate trade within their purview.

The CAC further advised that the office of the Customs Public Relations Officer and other offices assigned to function as help desks shall be available to address inquiries and give further details where necessary.

Comptroller Olomu reminded members of the Apapa Port Community, including sister government agencies, that custom officers shall be resuming work by 8am on all weekdays and may work during weekends, when necessary.

While thanking the compliant port users, whom he described as partners in progress, the Area Controller reiterated the command's resolve to continually ensure maximum collection of all government revenue without compromising the due diligence required for all import and export cargo examination

Also, speaking at the meeting, Commissioner of Police, Western Ports, CP Lanre Ishola thanked the Controller for convening the meeting and stated that the police will ensure the respect of citizens' rights at all times

The Port Manager for Apapa Port, Mr. Charles Okaga reminded all port users that Apapa Port runs a 24-hour operation, adding that other stakeholders in the cargo clearing process, like the shipping companies and terminal operators, will be sensitised by Nigerian Ports Authority to dispense their services normally.

Okaga said the NPA will urge shipping companies and terminal operators not to impose demurrage on cargoes under their control for days they couldn't effect services for clearance

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