AMID DISAGREEMENT AT NAHCO SHED NCS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INTER -AGENCY COOPERATION

Following the disagreement that ensured between officials of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria FAAN and the officials of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS regarding equipment movement and seating arrangement at the Muritala Muhammed Airport MMAC Cargo (MMAC) NAHCO Shed, the Nigeria customs service has reaffirmed it's commitment to inter-agency co-orporation.

The service, in a statement issued on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR by the National public relations officer, Assistant Comptroller Addullahi Maiwada has reaffirmed it's commitment to inter-agency co-orporation for seamless trade facilitation, regulatory compliance and the overall growth of the national economy.

The statement reads in full, "The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to an

incident on March 6, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Cargo (MMAC) NAHCO Shed. A 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 NCS.

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 NCS remains unwavering in its commitment to fostering a collaborative working environment. This approach is essential for seamless trade facilitation, regulatory compliance and the overall growth of the national economy.

While 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 remains under the control of the NCS.

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.

The Nigeria Customs Service reaffirms its mandate to facilitate trade, enforce regulatory compliance, and safeguard national security. We urge 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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