Comptroller Oramalugo Launches Second Edition of “Customs Administration in Nigeria” at Seme Border
Kathy Kyari
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service hosted a landmark event on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, with the official launch of the second edition of Customs Administration in Nigeria. The book is authored by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo.
Delivering the keynote address at the launch, Comptroller Oramalugo described the publication as “more than an assemblage of chapters,” emphasizing that it is the outcome of years of professional experience, academic research, and policy engagement.
According to him, the revised edition responds to emerging challenges in customs operations, reflects ongoing reforms spearheaded by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and aligns with global standards in trade facilitation, security, and border management.
“The dynamism of global trade, the rise of digital customs, and the expanding role of Customs in national security all demand a scholarly response,” Oramalugo stated. “This book aspires to offer a practical framework for understanding, navigating, and improving customs systems in Nigeria and similar jurisdictions.”
He stressed the importance of intellectual development in the pursuit of professional excellence, encouraging officers to embrace continuous learning. “A knowledgeable officer is a more effective officer. A disciplined mind is a catalyst for institutional excellence,” he said.
The event attracted a distinguished audience, including heads and representatives of various security and regulatory agencies operating at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post.
In attendance were the Comptroller of Immigration, Joint Border Post; Comptroller of Immigration, Land Border Patrol; Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC); Commander of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS); as well as representatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anti-Bomb Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Port Health Services, and other key stakeholders at the border.
During their goodwill messages, agency leaders applauded Comptroller Oramalugo for his intellectual contribution and for promoting a culture of professionalism within the Nigeria Customs Service. They also praised the ongoing transformation within the Service, noting its growing significance in national security and economic development.
Comptroller Oramalugo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the reviewers, editors, and contributors who played a role in the successful publication of the book. He also acknowledged the unwavering support of the Comptroller-General of Customs and the Service’s management team for cultivating a culture of knowledge, discipline, and reform.
Now in its second edition, Customs Administration in Nigeria is expected to serve as a vital reference for policymakers, academics, practitioners, and students involved in customs and border governance across Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
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