In a renewed effort to enhance national revenue generation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'A', has strengthened its collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to promote transparency and accountability in enforcement activities.
The strategic engagement session, held at the Unit’s headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, brought together senior officers from both agencies to deliberate on ways to integrate anti-corruption principles into customs operations for improved outcomes.
Speaking at the session, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, Controller of FOU ‘A’, described the partnership as a necessary step toward inter-agency synergy aimed at securing Nigeria’s economic future.
> “It’s all about the nation, and we are trying to see what we can do for Nigeria,” he stated. “We pray that our gathering will forge a stronger and more productive tie between our agencies here in Lagos Zone and across the country.”
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Alexander Chukwurah, Chief Superintendent Mary Omonoyan of the ICPC emphasized the strategic role Customs enforcement plays in national development.
> “Customs enforcement is a vital pillar in national economic development,” Omonoyan noted. “By ensuring compliance with trade regulations, curbing smuggling, and preventing revenue leakages, the Nigeria Customs Service plays a strategic role in securing our borders and safeguarding the national interest.”
She further stressed that integrity, transparency, and accountability must be the cornerstones of enforcement efforts to build public trust and deliver sustainable impact.
> “Together, with the collaboration of the ICPC, we're not only shaping a more effective Customs Service, but building a beacon of integrity, innovation, and excellence that others can emulate.”
In a thematic presentation titled “Leveraging Customs Enforcement to Enhance Revenue Generation with Transparency and Accountability: An ICPC Perspective,” Principal Superintendent Hadiza Rimi highlighted the operational importance of ethics in Customs administration.
> “Transparency and accountability are not merely ethical ideals; they are essential operational tools for securing Nigeria's revenue base,” Rimi stated. “When embedded within the Nigeria Customs Service, these values result in higher compliance rates, reduced leakages, and increased public trust.”
The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to deepen institutional collaboration in support of Nigeria’s economic priorities, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
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