PTML Customs Sets to Achieve One Hour Cargo Clearance, as NAFDAC Approves Command for Pharmaceutical Imports
Comptroller TM Daniyan addressing participants at the event
“With compliance in the form of sincere declaration, prompt payment of duty and readiness for exit, the command is capable of clearing automobile cargoes within one hour” – Comptroller TM Daniyan
The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited Command of Nigeria Customs Service has expressed its commitment and determination to to further push the cargo clearance period of consignments at the command from the successfully attained two hours record to achieve one hour clearance of Roll on Roll off (RoRo) cargo.
This disclosure as contained in the press release statement made available to the media by the new Public Relations Officer of the command, Superintendent Abdullahi Tsafe Abubakar, was made by the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller (Arc) Tenny Mankini Daniya Mnia, while addressing his officers and men, as well as invited stakeholders during the command’s celebration of the International Customs Day in Lagos.
Daniyan however said all that is needed is for importers and their agents to be adequately compliant and sincere with there declaration. “With compliance in the form of sincere declaration, prompt payment of duty and readiness for exit, the command is capable of clearing automobile cargoes within one hour”, the CAC said.
He also revealed a new trade entrant to the command, as he disclosed that the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the PTML Terminal for the importation of pharmaceuticals through the command. Comptroller Daniyan explained that this was made possible due to the adequate security and transparent mode of operation at the command.
To this, he commended the Grimaldi management for their commitment to efficiency and applauded their commencement of shipping services from Lagos to Shanghai in China. According to him, “This is a welcome development that should be sustained through legitimate shipping and increased trade activities”.
On the business of the day, the CAC said the theme of this year’s International Customs Day (ICD) which is “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity” is instructive in many ways as it speaks directly to the activities of the Nigeria Customs Service with particular reference to the PTML Command.
He thereafter assured that year 2025 would feature improvements on previous achievements by the command, as he urged all stakeholders to keep supporting the NCS in its drive for modernisation.
“As you are all aware, this command is playing a piloting role in the reorganisation of customs modernisation project which has started recording great successes.
“Our commitment to efficiency, security and prosperity is without compromise. In attaining and sustaining this, I am pleased to inform you that under our able and dynamic Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR, we have prioritised stakeholder relationship to build on past successes.
“I want to use this medium to thank all stakeholders for their support and understanding at all times in our efforts to contribute to the growth of our great country.
“Like I have always said, we shall continually ensure maximum collection of government revenue without compromising national security while supporting the facilitation of legitimate trade.
“Today’s celebration, which is a global event, should serve as a reminder to our oaths of patriotism to our nation as embedded in our national anthem and pledge
“I want to specifically remind us of the need to jointly work for the success of the B’Odogwu programme which is being piloted here while thanking you for your support in overcoming the teething challenges.
“For 2025, we shall improve on the celebrated two hours clearance time and ensure port users get the best of customs experience anytime they come to PTML.
“Our dispute resolution desks and all trade facilitation structures are active. Don’t forget that as CAC, I run an open door policy. Feel free at all times to reach out to me on any matter requiring my input”.
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