NAGAFF chieftain describes introduction of B’Odogwu as exceptional vision rooted in patriotism
NAGAFF chieftain describes introduction of B'Odogwu as exceptional vision rooted in patriotism
The Coordinator of National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders NAGAFF 100 Percent Compliance Team, Comrade Tanko Ibrahim has described the hitches experienced in the use of Customs trade portal, B’Odogwu as a normal occurrence in every new innovation
In a release, Tanko extolled the virtues of Nigeria Customs Services for domesticating the trade portal
He described the vision as exceptional and rooted in visionary patriotism, adding that the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as a true professional has come to the saddle.
“The B, Odogwu is no exception.
For the foresight, the courage and the determination to indiginize the transaction platform on which Nigeria transacts it’s Customs business, I commend the Comptroller General of Customs, Dr, Adewale Adeniyi.
“This vision is exceptional and rooted in visionary patriotism.
A true professional has come to the saddle.
“I was in the forefront of the protests against the frustrating delays ocassioned by the transition from NICCIS to B, Odogwu!
“I couldn’t stomach the hiccups.
For days on end, I complained from desk to desk.
The customs appealed for patience.
“We were unfazed.
Unknown to us, a deep introspection was going on.
A perfect fine tuning was going on.
“I use my consignments as a test case, I had sixteen containers that couldn’t transmit from NICCIS to B ODOGWU.
“For weeks, I accrued demurrage.
My importer clients cried to high heavens.
“Never knew succour was on the way; just like labour pains, the pains have disappeared!
I must thank the DCG (T/T) for allowing the commands to approve form Ms’ for speedy transmission to the B, Odogwu platform.
“As soon as I transmitted my Form M, the PAAR was issued in less than 24 hours!
Truly, this is wonderful and should be commended. I urge my colleagues and importers to show utmost restraint and patience, moreso, it has now come on stream and working. !
