PTML Customs’ revenue hits N44.9b
The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a groundbreaking revenue collection of N44.9 billion in November 2024, the highest monthly collection in the command’s history.
Customs Area Controller (CAC) of PTML, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, attributed the milestone to the successful rollout of the new customs trading platform, B’Odogwu, during a news conference yesterday.
Daniyan announced that the B’Odogwu platform, currently in its pilot phase at PTML, has gained traction with over five banks already onboard.
He revealed that the NCS ICT/Modernisation Department has finalised arrangements for an additional 17 banks on the Interswitch payment platform to join. Discussions with these banks are ongoing and are expected to be finalised by Thursday.
“This expansion will further enhance revenue collection and simplify payment processes for stakeholders,” Daniyan said.
Responding to allegations of operational setbacks, including claims that four vessels were left unattended at the PTML berth due to B’Odogwu, Daniyan dismissed the reports as false.
“We met with stakeholders earlier this week to address challenges faced by agents. The implementation team is on ground to provide support. Additionally, we’ve adopted manual processing where necessary to ensure trade facilitation while the platform stabilises,” he stated.
The CAC clarified that many agents facing difficulties have not registered on the platform. He urged them to complete their registration to fully benefit from the system.
Daniyan reiterated the command’s commitment to fully transition from the NICIS II platform, emphasising that there would be no return to the old system.
