Customs Area Command Enhances Revenue at Lagos Airport

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Area Command is taking steps to tackle delays in courier parcel clearance and enhance revenue generation. Deputy Comptroller Jacob Onele, the acting Customs Area Controller, announced this initiative following discussions with major courier operators and private aviation companies in Lagos.

During a familiarization tour of courier facilities, including Aramex, United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx, DHL, and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Onele engaged with company representatives and customs personnel to identify operational challenges. Key issues discussed included bottlenecks related to the Unified Customs Clearance System, B’Odogwu, and delays in presenting imported parcels for customs assessment.

Onele assured stakeholders that he would address the challenges within his capacity and escalate issues beyond his authority to the Customs Service headquarters. He emphasized the need for timely presentation of parcels to customs for faster clearance and urged courier companies to enhance coordination with customs officers to improve service delivery and revenue generation.