Customs Area Controller TCIP, Compt DA Nnadi mni, addressing Port stakeholders
In keeping with his strategic policy of carrying industry stakeholders along in his administration of Customs Affairs at the TinCan Island Ports, the Customs Area Controller TCIP, Compt DA Nnadi mni, today 30 September 2024, met with key players in the port business and robbed minds with them on new modalities of what is expected of stakeholders who do business in the Command on a daily basis. The CAC used the occasion to roll out Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at the Port for port business operators.
Emphasising again his theme for the year 2024, which is “A year For Stakeholders,” the CAC stated that the well-being of all who come to do business in the area command is a priority to him, the command and the service.
Highlighting that the year is at its last quarter, he appreciated all efforts put in to ensure that the revenue for the year is achieved as he calls for compliance as all hands on deck can make it happen.
In a brief released by the Command’s PRO, NN Okwara and made available to Business Hilights, the CAC emphasised the struggles stakeholders go through during the ember season, especially towards the end of the year, stating that genuine declarations from complaint traders will not have issues of delay but for those who think they can circumvent the system should have themselves to blame as cutting of corners will not be negotiated.
He went further to state that he has ensured that all new crested bonded terminals domincile in TCIP has space available for stakeholders while they go about their businesses, but at the headquarters here, no such space has been created. He promised that he would look critically into it as renovations are ongoing in the premises. He advised the stakeholders to learn to keep the environment clean, pending when new bins will be distributed at designated areas, as a clean environment portrays a healthy lifestyle.
The CAC gave room for questions, which he answered and promised that all issues raised will be looked into going forward. He also advised stakeholders with issues that need explanation to meet with the PRO for answers.
