By Yakubu Salisu, Kano
The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has engaged market associations in it’s jurisdiction.
The Customs Command under the able leadership of Compt. Dauda Ibrahim Chana held the one day stakeholders meeting to address concerns of the business communities with the view to promote trade.
According to the Public Relation Officer of the Command (CPRO), SC Saidu Nuruddeen, both the Customs Area Controller in charge of Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana and that of Kaduna Command Comptroller Ahmed Tijjani Abe (who equally represented the Comptroller FOU B) acknowledged the challenges of multiple checkpoints hindering trade facilitation and promised to take drastic action to ameliorate their concerns.
They also enlightened the stakeholders on the operational exigencies of the service especially the role of Customs Police Unit that investigates and ensure discipline in all NCS operations.
Earlier, Representatives from Singa, Kantin Kwari, Sabon Gari, Kano shop owners, online marketers, and Blouse Dealers Association amongst others shared experiences of unethical conducts from some patrol officers, particularly on Kano to Zaria and Kano to Wudil roads among other locations.
The Customs however,in this regards, pledged noticeable improvements within a week as mechanisms will be put in place to avert further occurrences with the meeting demonstrating commitment to transparency, accountability, and trade facilitation.
The NCS help desk numbers 0201889888, 0201889889 and other online communication channels were encouraged to be used by the public for formal complaints against any customs personnel.