FCT Customs Inspects Two Airline Catering Facilities for Regulatory Compliance

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Command has inspected two major airline catering service providers, LSG Sky Chefs Things Remembered and Newrest, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance operational oversight, and deepen collaboration with aviation industry stakeholders.

The inspection, conducted on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, was led by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Habib Hassan.

It aimed at familiarising the command with the companies’ operations and ensuring strict adherence to relevant Customs laws and regulations, while facilitating legitimate business operations within the aviation supply chain.

During the visits, Deputy Comptroller Hassan emphasised the importance of promoting effective engagement with industry operators.

A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Misbahu Bala said the Acting Area Controller expressed appreciation to the management teams of both companies for their warm reception and cooperation.

According to the statement, the DC said, “We are here to familiarise ourselves with your operations and to ensure that you comply with the relevant Customs laws and regulations,” highlighting the Command’s commitment to effective regulatory oversight.

 

At LSG Sky Chefs Things Remembered, the Chair, Mrs Adeola Omikunle, received the delegation and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to complying with Customs regulations.

The LSG Sky Chefs Things Remembered visit included a guided inspection of the company’s warehouse and production facilities, giving the Command firsthand insight into its operations.

Similarly, at Newrest, the statement partly reads that Deputy Unit Manager Bernard Alese, represented the Unit Manager to welcome the Customs’ delegation and provided an overview of the company’s operational processes.

Bernard informed that Newrest currently provides catering services to six airlines including Qatar Airways, Anap Jet, British Airways, Air Peace, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Airlines.

The visits further strengthened engagement between the Command and the two service providers, created direct insight into their operational activities, and reinforced the importance of sustained regulatory collaboration.

The companies’ renewed commitment to compliance and willingness to engage with Customs officials provided a basis for continued cooperation in promoting transparency and adherence to applicable regulations.

In view of this development, the Command noted that sustained engagement with aviation service providers remains essential to effective regulatory oversight, the facilitation of legitimate business, and the advancement of the statutory responsibilities of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The Command concluded reaffirming the need for continued cooperation with industry stakeholders to support compliant and efficient aviation catering operations.