Customs Service Calls for Action on Parcel Delays at Airport

The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of newly deployed Acting Customs Area Controller Jacob Onale, has called on courier company managements to proactively address challenges causing delays in the processing of imported parcels. This appeal was made during a familiarisation tour at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, which took place on Thursday.

Onale, a Deputy Controller of Customs, began the tour at ARAMEX, where he was welcomed by Country Manager Faisal Jarmakani. The visit aimed to strengthen stakeholder engagement, enhance revenue generation, and facilitate legitimate trade.

Onale expressed satisfaction with the cooperation from stakeholders and urged them to improve the working conditions for Customs officers at their facilities. He pledged to address operational challenges raised by courier staff and emphasized the importance of compliance for efficient trade facilitation.

The tour concluded with visits to private hangar operators, including ExecuJet, Nest Aviation, and Afrijet, further promoting engagement within the private aviation sector.