The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has sought the cooperation of the Nigerian Ports Authority in redefining export activities through the installation of trackers.
The acting comptroller general of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, said this in a statement yesterday when he hosted the managing director of NPA, Muhammad Bello-Koko, in Abuja.
He also expressed commitment to enhancing the output of designated export processing terminals.
Adewale maintained that the two agencies need synergies to streamline the operations at the nation’s seaports.
“We need to form a joint team that will engage other government agencies to refine the activities of exporting goods through the installation of trackers. This will help to avoid delays and the diversion of goods. I want to assure you that the management team of the NCS will work with you.” Adewale said.
Earlier, Bello-Koko had congratulated the acting customs chief.
He also solicited for his support to upgrade facilities at the Ikorodu Lighter Terminal and to decongest Lagos ports.
Bello-Koko assured the NCS boss that once Lagos Ports are decongested, the facilities will attract higher patronage.
He also called for synergy among the various customs units to enhance the speedy passage of cleared consignments at the terminal.
“We thank you so much for supporting the committee that was set up. Members of this committee have gone round the country.”
He expressed worries about the congestion at the port, which he said makes it difficult for the agency to operate properly.
