NCS Rolls Out B’Odogwu in Area II Command, Port Harcourt

.As Agent Praises Seamless Rollout

ZAINAB JUNAID

In a significant step towards modernising its operations, the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully rolled out Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) codenamed B’Odogwu in Area II Command, Port Harcourt, releasing its first Single Goods Declaration (SGD).

Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday 27 May 2025, by the Command’s Spokesman, Theophilus Duniya, emphasising the importance of the Command aligning with the Service’s automation efforts to improve efficiency, enhance compliance and optimize revenue collection.

He said, “It is imperative for the Command to key into the Service’s efforts to fully automate its services to improve efficiency, enhance compliance and optimize revenue collection.

“Today we are witnesses of the first Single Goods Declaration (SGD) released on the Bódogwu platform with reference number C1202505PN. This is another giant stride achieved by the Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR. This technology facilitates efficient and timely clearance of goods; thereby, reducing delays and costs for businesses”.

Both officers and some stakeholders witnessed the historic release of the SGD on the indigenously developed platform.

In a remark, an agent, Mr Iroegbu Samuel attested to the numerous advantages the Bódgwu has over Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICISS II).

“From my experience going through the process, from the capturing to the release was very short and fast. People should not entertain any fear or doubt because it’s not far different from the NICISS platform. However, it is more flexible,” he said.

The Customs Area Controller invited stakeholders and the general public to explore the benefit of B’Odogwu and join the Service in its quest to transform Customs operations in Nigeria.