Comptroller Daniyan Champions Anti-Corruption Drive at PTML Customs, Partners ICPC

.Assures Faster Clearance Time

ZAINAB JUNAID

The Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to promote transparency and accountability in its operations.

According to a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Tsafe Abubakar on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Tenny Mankini Daniyan, emphasized the importance of transparency in promoting fairness and productivity in the workplace.

Cross Section of Officers at the lecture

At a lecture facilitated by the NCS south Zones of Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) for senior Officers of the Command, the Area Controller reminded the Officers that the ongoing modernization of the service is being implemented transparently to achieve better results in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and anti-smuggling.

He highlighted the crucial role of the Command in revenue collection, trade facilitation, and anti-smuggling efforts, saying over 80% of the service operations are automated to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Comptroller Daniyan stressed that NCS remains committed to transparency in revenue collection, as all duties are paid directly into authorized dealer banks, leaving no room for manipulation.

He also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to achieve faster clearance time, by reducing the number of hours for clearing cargo as long as importers and agents cooperate more with sincere declaration and timely payment of duty.

Addressing the Officers, Chief Superintendent of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission on public enlightenment and education, Mrs. Mary Omonoyan emphasized the importance of accountability and transparency in public institutions, highlighting the commission’s efforts to strengthen integrity in government institutions through Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard.

In her words, “To strengthen integrity in government institutions, the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard was introduced, assessing agencies on their transparency and ethical conduct. The results of these assessments helped identify high-performing institutions and those requiring improvement.

“Fostering transparency and accountability in public service builds public trust, enhances effectiveness, and promotes ethical conduct. Officials are thus urged to practice integrity by making ethical decisions even when no one is watching.

“Officers are also encouraged to report infractions, resolve public complaints efficiently, and uphold the Nigerian Customs Service’s mission and values. They should have clear job responsibilities, a strong chain of command, and an environment where accountability thrives such as placing suggestion boxes in the command.

“The ICPC remains committed to fostering a corruption-free Nigeria through diligent enforcement, preventive measures, and nationwide enlightenment efforts,” she said.

The partnership between PTML Customs and ICPC demonstrated the commitment of both organizations to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service.