Comptroller Dera’s Impact towards Rebranding the face of NCS to Enhance Trade Facilitation & Generating Revenue

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, ensuring customs compliance, and promoting economic growth while safeguarding public safety. One outstanding officer of the NCS who has made significant contributions is Comptroller Dera Nnadi, the Area Comptroller in charge of Tin Can Island Port.

With his exceptional leadership and dedication, Comptroller Nnadi has become a catalyst for trade facilitation, customs services, and economic growth in Nigeria through brilliant interventions and bold initiatives.

Comptroller Nnadi has spearheaded various initiatives to enhance trade facilitation in Nigeria. Recognizing that efficient customs processes are essential for promoting international trade, he has implemented reforms aimed at streamlining procedures, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhancing transparency.

Under his leadership, the NCS has embraced technology-driven solutions, such as the Single Window System, to simplify and expedite customs clearance processes. These efforts have not only improved the ease of doing business but also attracted foreign investments, boosting Nigeria’s position in the global trade landscape.

The gallant Comptroller has also been instrumental in transforming the Customs Service into a highly efficient and professional organization. Through his visionary approach, he has championed capacity-building programs for customs officers, emphasizing the importance of continuous training and knowledge enhancement.

By equipping officers with the necessary skills and expertise, he has empowered them to effectively combat smuggling, illicit trade, and other customs offenses. Comptroller Nnadi has also fostered a culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability within the NCS, ensuring that customs officers adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and service excellence.

Comptroller Nnadi’s relentless efforts to improve customs operations have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s economic development. By implementing modern customs practices, leveraging technology, and strengthening collaboration with other government agencies, he has facilitated trade flows, reduced clearance time, and minimized trade costs. This has not only boosted revenue generation for the government but also stimulated domestic production, enhanced competitiveness, and attracted foreign direct investment. Indeed, his strategic initiatives have played a pivotal role in positioning Nigeria as a favorable destination for international trade and investment.

As a strategist and resourceful officer there’s no doubting his track records which speak volumes.

Worthy of mention is his positive contributions during the port reforms program of the federal government, culminating in the ports concessions.

Between 2005 and 2006, his role as the then Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Command, highlights his Impeccable sense of professionalism which helped to build an enviable reputation for the service.

Every champion is quick to spot others and acknowledge good work. This is reflected in Dera’s acknowledgment of the giant strides of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, especially in initiating the idea of Authorising Economy Operators with the aim of rewarding compliance and trade forwarders, ensuring that Tincan Island Port makes remarkable progress under his watch

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In a move to put a round peg in a round hole and further reward good work with more work, the CGC appointed Dera as the Chairman of the 48-hour cargo clearance committee at the port to ensure quick evacuation of cargoes from the port.

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One other vital factor responsible for his success is that Comptroller Dera Nnadi always ensures stakeholders are well engaged to strengthen collaboration as typified by his pioneering efforts on fostering Bilateral Ties, Revenue generation, and National Security Between Nigeria and Benin Republic in 2023.

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As a resourceful officer, Comptroller Dera Nnadi’s tenure at the Seme border Opened Up Nigeria and Benin Republic customs agreement which was aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries while inspiring officers and men of the Tincan Island Port to imbibe professionalism in the line of duty adding that the core Mandate of customs is to generate Revenue, Trade Facilitation, and National Security.

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Speaking to journalists at tin can Island port Comptroller Dera reiterated the Customs’ Commitment to fostering better welfare and rewards for exceptional Officers who perform beyond expectations.

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Indeed, Comptroller Dera Nnadi’s contributions to trade facilitation, customs services, economic growth, and public safety in Nigeria have been exceptional. His forward-thinking approach, commitment to excellence, and emphasis on technology-driven solutions have transformed the Nigeria Customs Service into a beacon of efficiency and professionalism.

Through his visionary leadership, Comptroller Nnadi has not only facilitated trade and economic growth but also safeguarded public safety, making him an outstanding officer and a true asset to the nation.

His legacy will inspire future generations of customs officers and continue to shape the future of customs services in Nigeria

By Isaac