Comptroller Olomu Commends Stakeholders, Officers for Unrelenting Support, as Apapa Command Generates N215 Billion Through B’Odogwu in August

ZAINAB JUNAID

The Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has commended Officers and Stakeholders of the Command for their unrelenting support, as the Port generated significant revenue of ₦215 billion in August 2025 using the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) codenamed B’Odogwu.

Comptroller Olomu who described the figure as a product of increased confidence and continuous improvement of the B’Odogwu system, praised them for their unrelenting support so far.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Customs JT Ayagbalo on Monday.

According to the statement, the CAC also stated that the August collection through the system is a testament to the resilience of Officers whose patriotism has kept the system growing amidst challenges.

He appreciated the Stakeholders for their belief in the system’s capacity to meet the expectations of the trading community, especially those who did their import and export business through the nation’s premier port of Apapa.

Citing several confidence building Stakeholders’ engagement personally attended by the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, the Controller reassured all importers, exporters, licensed customs agents and freight forwarders that B’Odogwu is at the verge of breaking through for greater success.

He described their patience and support as invaluable contributions to the national economy and commendable efforts to support a homegrown ICT platform gravitating towards revolutionising trade in Nigeria through customs operations.

Comptroller Olomu also disclosed that the CGC has directed invigorated service from the ICT/Modernisation Department of the NCS Headquarters to ensure steady and sustained improvement in B’Odogwu service delivery by prompt address of all hitches, listening to any user complaint and providing necessary support for efficiency.

The Area Controller expressed optimism that the UCMS will surpass user expectations and gain more confidence in days to come.

He said, “Our collection of ₦215b using the B’Odogwu platform confirms progress in our ongoing journey to build a dependable platform for trade by Nigerians and for all those doing import, export and excise business in Nigeria.

“This is a collective victory for all of us, and we shall continue in the March forward for greater successes in days, weeks, and months ahead. We are braving all odds, and the sky is our limit”.