LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant boost in revenue generation at the Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, raking in over ₦230 billion within eight months, thanks to the adoption of a homegrown digital platform, B’Odogwu.
This was disclosed by Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, Customs Area Controller of the PTML Command, during a recent interaction with members of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN). Daniyan attributed the milestone to the efficiency brought by B’Odogwu, a technology solution developed by Nigerian customs officers to manage cargo clearance processes.
“B’Odogwu is working, and it’s working for us. We’ve recorded over ₦230 billion in revenue since the platform came on board. If it’s not working for you, then something is wrong with the way you’re engaging with the system,” Daniyan asserted.
The platform, which replaced the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) in October 2024, was designed to eliminate dependence on foreign technical support. Unlike NICIS, which often required international intervention for troubleshooting, B’Odogwu allows for swift, locally-driven resolution of issues, saving time and cutting operational costs.
According to the controller, the system has already resolved over 90 percent of the initial hiccups experienced at rollout, with ongoing improvements enhancing user experience across the board. He also noted that 25 banks are now integrated into the platform, facilitating seamless revenue remittances.
The B’Odogwu innovation, strongly backed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, is currently under consideration for expansion to other major ports, including Tin Can Island and Apapa, given its success at PTML.
President of SCAN, Moses Ebosele, commended the PTML Command’s leadership for maintaining a transparent relationship with media stakeholders and for achieving such impressive revenue figures despite transitional challenges.
The B’Odogwu initiative is part of a broader modernization strategy by the NCS aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, boosting internally generated revenue, and promoting self-sufficiency through indigenous technological solutions.
