Nigeria Customs Service Clarifies Form M Migration from NICIS II to B’Odogwu System
Kathy Kyari
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked claims suggesting that importers or their agents are required to pay for the migration of Form M from the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) II to the newly introduced B’Odogwu Trade Management System.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, AC Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service described such claims as “false, misleading, and entirely unfounded.”
The NCS explained that the migration process is a purely technical and administrative exercise undertaken to ensure smooth trade documentation as the B’Odogwu system is gradually deployed across Customs Area Commands.
“For clarity, the ongoing migration process is a technical and administrative task designed and implemented by NCS to ensure seamless continuity of trade documentation following the phased deployment of the B’Odogwu system across Customs Area Commands,” the statement read.
“It is worth noting that at no point has the NCS introduced, approved, or authorised any fee for migrating Form M from NICIS II to B’Odogwu.”
The statement further clarified that importers and agents whose Bills of Lading (BoL) or manifests have already been transmitted to B’Odogwu, but who initially registered their Form M on NICIS II, are required to submit a soft copy of the existing Form M to the Technical Supervisor (TS) in their respective Commands. The Service stressed that this process is completely free of charge.
“Upon successful migration, traders are expected to log into their dashboard on B’Odogwu and:
Locate the already migrated ‘registered’ Form M
Click on it to view the full details
Use the ‘Create PAAR’ button that will appear to proceed with PAAR processing.”
The NCS warned stakeholders to disregard any individuals or groups requesting payment for Form M migration, describing such actions as illegal and contrary to the Service’s commitment to transparency.
“The Service urges all stakeholders to disregard any person or group demanding payment under the guise of facilitating Form M migration. Such practices are not only illegal but also undermine the Service’s commitment to transparency and trade facilitation. Affected persons are advised to report such misconduct through official NCS channels.”
The statement reaffirmed the Service’s dedication to a transparent, technology-driven trade environment under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR.
“Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR and his management team, the Service remains committed to delivering a user-friendly, transparent, and efficient trade environment powered by technology and integrity. We appreciate the cooperation of the trading public and assure all stakeholders of our continuous support throughout this transition,” it concluded.
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