Customs Achieves first PAAR under B’0dogwu Trade management system

Customs Achieves First PAAR Under B’Odogwu Trade Management System

By Babatunde Aremu

The Nigeria Customs Service has successfully issued its first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report under the B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to technology-driven trade reforms.

This achievement customs Spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada said in a statement issued on Thursday follows a strategic engagement between Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso, reaffirming their commitment to seamless trade processes and enhanced revenue

The statement reminded stakeholders that
The B’Odogwu system has brought about numerous benefits, including:

Successful Issuance of First PAAR:.
The NCS issued its first PAAR under the B’Odogwu system on April 4, 2025, signaling the beginning of a nationwide rollout.

Streamlined Customs Procedures : The B’Odogwu system aims to modernize customs operations, enhance efficiency in trade documentation, and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.
–
– Nationwide Rollout: The NCS plans to expand the B’Odogwu system across all customs formations, targeting 80% coverage of its operations.

*Integration with Financial Institutions: The service is finalizing integrations with Authorized Dealer Banks to enable seamless foreign exchange transactions and trade-related payments.

– Revenue Generation: The PTML command generated over N120 billion in revenue within three months using the B’Odogwu platform.
–
– Enhanced Efficiency*: Streamlined customs procedures and trade documentation reduce clearance times and costs.

*Improved Transparency*: Real-time tracking and monitoring of shipments enhance accountability and compliance.

– ncreased Revenue: Automated valuation and assessment processes maximize revenue collection ¹.

*Impact on Revenue Collection*

The NCS has reported significant revenue growth, with:
– N1.3 trillion collected in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the N600 billion collected in the same period in 2023.
– N6.58 trillion targeted revenue for 2025, reflecting confidence in the agency’s capabilities.
– 29.96% increase in revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 ²

The NCS encourages stakeholders to adopt the B’Odogwu platform for a more efficient, transparent, and technology-driven customs experience. With its numerous benefits and significant impact on revenue collection, the B’Odogwu system is poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s customs operations ¹.