IMPORT & EXPORT PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES
Introduction 1.1. Protocol It is my pleasure and privilege to address this august gathering on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko, MFR Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) welcomes forum as a networking strategy with stakeholders, promotes bilateral relations, and encourages compliance with customs regulations. 2. Objective of Association Strengthening business relations between businessmen and enterprises in the Federal Republic of Germany and those of Nigeria. NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE & NATIONAL ECONOMY Functions of NCS in the Nigerian Economy: Revenue Collection Customs & Excise Management Act, Cap 84 Laws of the Federation [CEMA, Section 4], LFN.1990 – power to control and manage administration of the Customs & Excise Laws. Collects and account for revenue. [ii] Anti – smuggling operations
Applicable at: Borders, sea and airports – checks contrabands, hazardous goods, national security interest.
Physical interception, examination of goods and documents.
[iii] Agency function [inter-agency] NCS performs inter-agency functions on behalf of other government agencies, namely; Nigeria Police Force – seizure of arms and ammunitions. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control [NAFDAC] – prevents illegal importation of foods, drugs and chemicals. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency [NDLEA] – prevents importation and exportation of hard drugs.